Prevalence and factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Jinja town from January to March 2018
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2018-11
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Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences
Abstract
Background: In developing countries, the woman’s decision on which contraceptive method to use, if any at all, is either a collective decision with the partner or is completely dependent on the male partner’s choice and preference. Despite improvements in contraceptive use witnessed in some regions of the world, some countries – most of them in Africa – still have low prevalence in terms of contraceptive use. Utilization of modern contraceptives in developing countries is still low and this may be the reason for the high number of abortions resulting from unwanted pregnancies. Uganda’s use of modern contraceptives is still low. The high levels of unintended pregnancy and unplanned births in Uganda can be attributed primarily to the lack of use of contraceptives by those women who do not want a child soon.
Objective: was to assess the factors affecting utilization and choice of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Jinja Town.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study that involved 335 women of reproductive age in Jinja town and which utilized a researcher-administered questionnaire.
Results: A total of three hundred and thirty-five (335) women took part in the study. The prevalence of modern contraceptive use was 24.48% with marital status, residence, awareness, partners and religion significantly affecting the uptake.
Conclusion: The uptake of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Jinja is low and all stakeholders have to work in concert to improve uptake
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery of Kampala International University
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Modern contraceptives, Reproduction, Jinja town