Abstract
AbstractBackground: Ethiopia is characterized by high fertility rate even when compared with many Sub- Saharan Africancountries. The practice of modern family planning (FP) methods is also low. Thus, exploring factors that determine thepractice of modern FP methods is vital in order to come up with strategies that alleviate the consequences of unmet need forFP.Objective: The objective of this study was to examine and determine factors that predict the practice of modern FP amongmarried women of reproductive age group in Ethiopia and illustrate aspects of data limitations and efforts on how to applymethods in providing estimations about selected determinants of contraceptive use.Method: The 2005 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) was the source of data. The survey had collectedreproductive health related data on 9066 married women. Univariate analysis was employed to identify the associationbetween the independent explanatory variables and the practice of modern FP methods; and multivariate logistic regressionanalysis was employed in predicting which factors determined contraceptive practice.Results: Univariate analysis of the independent explanatory variables including age of women, place of residence, number ofliving children, education and wealth index were found to be statistically significantly associated with the practice of modernFP methods. Multivariate logistic regression analysis has shown that place of residence, education level and wealth index tobe potential predictors of the practice of modern FP methods.Conclusion: Differences in fertility level and the practice of modern FP methods reflect differences in socio-economic statusand place of residence (Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health, 2012; 6(1): 4-13).Key words: family planning, modern methods, married women, practices, Ethiopia
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