Abstract
BackgroundModern contraceptive methods enable couples to enjoy sexual intercourse without fear of the risk of pregnancy at any desired time. The evidence from different studies done in Ethiopia on modern contraceptive method utilization was highly varied and not conclusive. Therefore, the current study aims to study the magnitude of modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia based on 2016 EDHS data.MethodA nationally representative 2016 EDHS data collected between January 18/ 2016 to June 27/2016 were used. Descriptive studies and logistic regression models were used to summarize descriptive data and measure statistical association respectively. Adjusted odds ratio and confidence interval were respectively used to measure association and its statistical significance. Finally, statistical significance was declared using a confidence interval.ResultIn the current study, the overall modern contraceptive utilization among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia was 3203 (20.42%). The injectable contraceptive method was the most commonly used modern contraceptive method, 1886(58.88%) followed by implant/Norplant, 779 (24.32%). The results of multivariable logistic regression showed that age, residence, region, woman’s occupation, number of living children, husband’s education, age at first sexual intercourse, husband’s desire for more children, wealth index and watching TV were independently associated to modern contraceptive utilization among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia.ConclusionsThe magnitude of modern contraceptive utilization among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia in the current study is unexpectedly low. Age, residence, region, woman’s occupation, number of living children, husband’s education, age at first sexual intercourse, husband’s desire for more children, wealth index and watching TV were independent predictors of modern contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Any intervention strategy that promotes modern contraceptive method utilization should consider these factors for its better success.
Highlights
Modern contraceptive methods enable couples to enjoy sexual intercourse without fear of the risk of pregnancy at any desired time
Any intervention strategy that promotes modern contraceptive method utilization should consider these factors for its better success
The current study aims to study the magnitude of modern contraceptive utilization and its predictors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia based on the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data
Summary
Modern contraceptive methods enable couples to enjoy sexual intercourse without fear of the risk of pregnancy at any desired time. The evidence from different studies done in Ethiopia on modern contraceptive method utilization was highly varied and not conclusive. The current study aims to study the magnitude of modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia based on 2016 EDHS data. Access to safe and modern contraceptive methods contributes to more freedom, independence of women and gender equity and is, a cornerstone of women’s rights and their sexual and reproductive health [1]. The growing use of contraceptive methods has resulted in improvements in health-related outcomes such as reduced maternal mortality and infant mortality, and improvements in schooling and economic outcomes, especially for girls and women [2]. Ethiopia is still among countries with low contraceptive utilization rates even though considerable improvements have been made in the last decades [4]
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