Abstract
A novel indicator, 'percentage of women of reproductive age who are sexually active and who have their demands for FP satisfied with modern contraceptive methods (mDFPS)', was developed in 2012 to accelerate the reduction of unmet needs of family planning (FP). In Jordan, unmet needs for modern contraception remain high. To address this situation, this study measured the mDFPS and identified its associated factors in rural Jordan. This cross-sectional study included married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from ten villages in Irbid Governorate, Jordan, where advanced health facilities are difficult to reach. A two-stage stratified sampling with random sampling at the household stage was used for this field survey which was conducted between September and October 2016. Univariate analysis was used to assess the differences between mDFPS and unmet mDFPS groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the correlates of mDFPS. Of 1019 participants, 762 were identified as needing modern contraception. mDFPS coverage accounted for 54.7%. The most significant factors associated with mDFPS were the husband's agreement on FP (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 15.43, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.26-45.25), knowledge of modern contraceptives (AOR: 8.76, 95% CI: 5.72-13.40), and lack of awareness of the high risk of conception in the postpartum period (AOR: 2.21, 95% CI: 1.41-3.47). Duration of current residence, receipt of FP counselling at health centres and number of living children were also correlated. In addition, 95.3% of local women were aware of the presence of health centres that were mostly located in a 10-minute walking distance. To increase mDFPS, this study suggested that accelerating male involvement in FP decision-making is necessary through community-based health education. Furthermore, expanding FP services in village health centres and improving the quality of FP counselling in public health facilities are required to correct misconceptions about modern methods among rural women.
Highlights
An estimated 40% of pregnancies were unintended in developing countries in 2012 [1]
Of 1019 participants, 762 were identified as needing modern contraception. mDFPS coverage accounted for 54.7%
The most significant factors associated with mDFPS were the husband’s agreement on family planning (FP), knowledge of modern contraceptives (AOR: 8.76, 95% confidence level (CI): 5.72–13.40), and lack of awareness of the high risk of conception in the postpartum period (AOR: 2.21, 95% CI: 1.41–3.47)
Summary
It has been reported that nearly 90% of unintended pregnancies in low- and middle-income countries can be prevented by using modern contraceptive methods [2]. Planning 2020 (FP2020), was established in 2012 to accelerate modern contraceptive use to reduce unmet needs of family planning (FP) by 2020 [3], FP2020 developed a novel indicator for one of the FP goals, ‘demand for family planning satisfied with modern methods (mDFPS)’ [4]. A novel indicator, ‘percentage of women of reproductive age who are sexually active and who have their demands for FP satisfied with modern contraceptive methods (mDFPS)’, was developed in 2012 to accelerate the reduction of unmet needs of family planning (FP). In Jordan, unmet needs for modern contraception remain high To address this situation, this study measured the mDFPS and identified its associated factors in rural Jordan.
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