Sociodemographic Determinant of Internet Use and its Impact on Family Planning Behavior Among Young Male in Ethiopia: Evidence from EDHS 2016

Abstract

Background: Internet was preferred source of health information to retrieve relevant information. Internet was preferred source of health information retrieve relevant information. Objective: The study investigates sciodeterminant determinant of internet and its impact on family planning behavior among young male in Ethiopia, 2016.MethodsThe study was based on data from Ethiopia health and demographic survey 2016. The sample size was 4550 male youth age between 15-24 years include in EDHS 2016. Multilevel logistic regression was used to determine sociodemographic factor associated with internet utilization. The impact of internet use on family planning behaviors was assessed by propensity score matching using average treatment effect. Result: The magnitude of Internet use in Ethiopia was 14% and factor associated with internet use include age of respondent, educational level, resident, live in city administrative region, computer in household and mobile phone ownership. The average treatment impact of internet use on exposure to internet about FP, male condom uses and knowledge about FP increase by 12%, 7.2% and 4.5% percent point respectively. Conclusion: In spite of fast-growing nature of internet and popularity among youth people. In future integrating health information on internet in different platform will be most effective way of health promotion channel. Funding Statement: There is no any funding source for this reaserch which coverd by researcher. Declaration of Interests: The author declares there is no competing interest related to this study for publication. Ethics Approval Statement: The study has permission by ICF international after request is processed. Ethiopia demographic and health survey 2016 participant gave informed consent prior to study. This study ethically approved by continues education and research board of Dessie Health Science College.