Modern contraceptives use and associated factors among perimenopausal women in Ethiopia

Abstract

Introduction: many women think they can stop using contraceptives once they are in their 40s, as they are aware that their fertility declines. Nevertheless, women do still get pregnant in their late 40s and even into their 50s, which necessities the continuation of contraceptive use if pregnancy is to be avoided. However, no study has evaluated the magnitude and factors associated with contraceptive use of perimenopausal women in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of contraceptive use and associated factors among perimenopausal women in Ethiopia.