Awareness Of Contraception Research Articles

Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of contraceptive use among senior high school students in Hohoe, Ghana: Addressing barriers to adolescent sexual health.

Adolescents’ limited knowledge and negative perceptions about contraception contribute significantly to high rates of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Ghana. This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of contraceptive use among students at Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School (HEPSS) in Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana. Despite increased awareness about sexual health, numerous barriers—including social stigma, fear of side effects, lack of confidentiality, and cultural expectations—prevent adolescents from accessing or using contraceptives effectively. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted with 30 students aged 15 and older, exploring their awareness of contraceptives, factors influencing their use, and the socio-cultural dynamics shaping their attitudes. Results indicate that a significant number of students (87%) were unaware of contraceptives, misconceptions and fear of judgment of the usage of contraception remain prevalent, 63.3% of the respondents are sexually active. Many adolescents feel uncomfortable discussing contraceptive use due to parental disapproval and societal stigma, 50% of the respondents discuss contraception with peers limiting their ability to make informed choices. Only a minority (26.7%) actively use contraception, reflecting both a lack of accessibility and perceived societal discouragement. The findings suggest a critical need for comprehensive, youth-focused sexual health education and improved access to contraceptive services in schools. By addressing these barriers, policy makers and health educators can foster a supportive environment that empowers adolescents to make informed reproductive choices, reducing rates of unintended pregnancies and improving overall adolescent health.

Awareness and Acceptance of Various Contraceptives in Post Partum Women in a Tertiary Care Centre

Awareness and Acceptance of Various Contraceptives in Post Partum Women in a Tertiary Care Centre

Emergency contraceptive pill awareness in Bangladesh: missed opportunities in antenatal care and family welfare assistant visits

BackgroundDespite high coverage of antenatal care (ANC) and family welfare assistant (FWA) visits, emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) awareness is critically low in Bangladesh. We aim to investigate the missed opportunities in generating ECP awareness through ANC and FWA visit programs; and assess the missed opportunities and sociodemographic discrimination in receiving family planning (FP) counseling during ANC.MethodsWe used data from the nationwide Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017–18. Sample includes 5012 reproductive-aged women who gave live birth in the last 3 years preceding the survey. We used mixed-effect multiple logistic regression considering women nested within clusters to conclude.ResultsNationally, 79% of women who gave live birth in the last 3 years preceding the survey were unaware of ECP. The estimated missed opportunities in generating ECP awareness was 59.5% in ANC, 0.9% in FWA visits, and 12.3% in both ANC and FWA visits. While FWA visit was not associated with ECP awareness, receiving FP counseling during ANC was significantly associated. About 88.4% of women remained unexposed to FP counseling through ANC during their last pregnancy. Missed opportunities in FP counseling during ANC was 80.4% of which 72% points were from qualified providers. The odds of missed opportunities was not associated with provider type, rather significantly increased among women with low education, lower parity, and poor socioeconomic status.ConclusionsThis study highlights the fragile status of FP counseling during ANC and FWA visits in generating ECP awareness. A prominent provider bias is excluding women of the disadvantageous sociodemographic group from receiving FP counseling.

Migrant and Refugee Youth’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Gender Comparison of Knowledge, Behaviour, and Experiences

AbstractYoung adulthood is a crucial life stage, during which major sexual and reproductive health (SRH) development occurs, and gender norms are often entrenched. Australian migrant and refugee youth (MRY) have particular SRH experiences and vulnerabilities such as under-use of services, higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancy, and experiences of community and family stigma. There is limited research on how gender intersects with ethnicity, migrant status and age to inform understandings and realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Explorations of how gender shapes SRHR have typically been unilateral, focusing on one gender: there is a significant gap in scholarship investigating gender differences among MRY experiences of SRHR. This study will fill this gap, contributing to conceptual knowledge about the experience of SRHR among migrant and refugee youth. This cross-sectional study collected data from 107 MRY aged 15–27 years, living in Western Sydney, Australia. An online survey – including multiple-choice, Likert-scale, and open-text questions – examining behaviour, knowledge, attitudes, service utilisation and rights awareness was used. Key measures included knowledge of various contraceptives and STIs; vaccination rates; attitudes towards SRH taboos; and service use. Participants were recruited using snowball and purposive sampling, incorporating recruitment via social media, community and social service organisations, and word of mouth. Univariate descriptive analysis and bivariate gender analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS. Most participants were female (69%). Non-consensual experiences were gendered: there was a significant association between gender and being pressured into sex (p = < 0.001), with 45% of females experiencing pressure compared with 9% of males, and males significantly more comfortable discussing consent with partners than females (p = .011). Knowledge outcomes were, however, poorer among males, who had significantly lower contraceptive awareness (p = .023), and lower STI awareness. Service access was conspicuously low, with three quarters of participants unaware of local SRH services. Male participants were significantly more likely to select not applicable when asked which services they had used, indicating non-use. In attitudes towards key SRH taboos, females were consistently more liberal than males. Male and female MRY have gender-specific SRHR vulnerabilities. Issues of consent disproportionately impact young women, while males have lower service access and SRH knowledge. Future policy development must consider shared experiences – engaging youth with services – and gender-specific needs – targeting young men in SRH education, addressing continued consent issues.

Effect of Social Media Platforms Education for Postpartum Women on Contraceptive Awareness and Utilization

Effect of Social Media Platforms Education for Postpartum Women on Contraceptive Awareness and Utilization

The association between repeated abortions during childbearing age and the psychological well-being of postmenopausal women in Southwest China: an observational study

BackgroundThe issue of whether abortion increases the risk of future mental health problems for women remains a debated topic, and there is a lack of evidence from large-scale studies conducted in China. This study aimed to investigate the potential associations between abortions, particularly repeated abortions, and the mental health status of postmenopausal women in Southwest China.MethodsThe data were obtained from the baseline survey of a multi-center natural population cohort study in cooperated with medical consortia in Southwest China. A standard structured questionnaire was used to assess abortion status among women of childbearing age. The 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used to evaluate psychological well-being. Subsequently, multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the associations between the quantity and reasons for abortions and the mental health status of postmenopausal women.ResultsA total of 9991 postmenopausal women were enrolled (mean age: 60.51 years), of whom 11.09% (1108 individuals) reported mental health problems (5.54% for depression and 8.27% for anxiety). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that, compared with women without any history of abortion, postmenopausal women who reported three or more abortions during their childbearing years were likely to have worse mental health conditions (OR [95% CI]: 1.37 [1.13, 1.67]). Additionally, women who reported a history of abortions for socio-economic reasons were also correlated with an increased risk of mental health issues after menopause (OR [95% CI]: 1.34 [1.08, 1.66]).ConclusionsWomen who reported a history of three or more abortions were at an increased risk of experiencing mental health issues after menopause. Reproductive-age women should enhance their contraceptive awareness to prevent unintended pregnancies and subsequent abortions. Healthcare institutions are recommended to strengthen psychological counseling for women who have undergone abortions.

Contraception knowledge among college women in the Southeast United States

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore contraceptive awareness among college women in the Southeast United States. This study sheds light on the gaps in contraceptive use found in college women and can be used to improve educational interventions on college campuses. Participants: College-age women ages 18–25 completed in-depth qualitative interviews over Zoom. Methods: Interviews examined levels of awareness by asking participants to list the contraceptive methods they were aware of, followed by probes that assessed their understanding of different contraceptive methods. Results: Prominent themes (n = 44) included high awareness of condoms, the pill and IUD, positive attitudes toward contraceptive options, fear and emotional anxiety from hormonal contraceptives and inability to explain how contraceptives work in the body. Conclusion: Results from this study will inform future contraceptive education campaigns for college women.

Determinants of teenage pregnancy and knowledge about contraception, sexually transmitted diseases among pregnant women: A case-control study in Eastern India

ABSTRACT Context: Each year, about 21 million girls aged 15–19 in developing regions experience pregnancy, posing significant challenges for their health, well-being, and economic stability due to its vast impact. Aim: To identify the risk factors contributing to teenage pregnancy as compared to Pregnancy in pregnant women in the rural area of the Khordha district with the assessment of their knowledge and, health-seeking behaviour (Contraception and STDs) among teenage and adult pregnant women in the study area. Settings and Design: Hospital-based case-control study conducted at Bhubaneswar’s Community Health Centre. Material and Methods: The study, conducted from April to July 2022, recruited 138 participants using consecutive sampling and interviewed them using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: Chi-square and logistic regression assessed association and strength. Results: Factors contributing to teenage pregnancy include education below high school (AOR = 2.46; 95%CI 0.89–6.79), SC and ST caste (AOR = 2.34; 95%CI 0.94–5.82), having more than three siblings (AOR = 4.45; 95%CI 1.53–12.96), and lack of communication about sexual issues (AOR = 2.84; 95%CI 1.25–6.39). Awareness of contraceptive methods was 34.8% among cases and 56.5% among controls (p = 0.02). Regarding STD awareness and symptoms, 15.2% of cases and 42.4% of controls were knowledgeable and experienced symptoms (p < 0.01). Conclusions: This study suggests that factors such as lower education, minority caste, having more than three siblings, and lack of communication about sexual issues contribute to early pregnancy. These findings could enhance existing ARSH platforms by integrating regular engagement and sensitization efforts.

Examining the impact of an online educational video on the contraceptive knowledge, awareness and choices of young women living in rural and remote Australia

ObjectiveTo assess whether an online educational video, tailored to young women living in rural and remote areas, increases their contraceptive knowledge, preference for and uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Study DesignA single group pre-post survey design, in which participants completed the pre-video survey (S1), watched the 13-min video, then completed a survey immediately after (S2) and 6 months later (S3). Outcomes were analysed using McNemar tests and multivariate logistic regression. ResultsA total of 153 participants watched the video and completed S1 and S2; 56 % of these completed S3. Prevideo (S1) 33 % of participants were unaware of LARC methods. Only 3 % rated their knowledge about every method as high. Knowledge improved immediately post video (S2) for all methods (aOR 12.5, 95 % CI 5.2 to 29.8) and LARC methods (aOR 7.9, 95 % CI 4.3 to 11.8). Overall method preference for LARC increased from 23.5 % (n = 36) at S1 to 48 % (n = 74) at S2. Likelihood of using a LARC increased at S2 (aOR 2.1, 95 % CI 1.5 to 2.9). The overall proportion of participants using a LARC increased from 18 % at S1 to 21 % at S3, however, this increase was not significant (p = 0.3). ConclusionOur findings underscore the effectiveness of tailored online educational videos in enhancing contraceptive knowledge and preference for LARCs amongst young women living in rural and remote areas. However preference did not translate into uptake, suggesting that structural and other barriers may be prominent. ImplicationsThis study emphasises the need for a multifaceted approach to facilitating young womens’ access to effective methods of contraception, including LARC. Efforts to promote knowledge should be coordinated with place-based initiatives and policies that directly address the structural barriers to accessing critical sexual and reproductive health services unique to women in rural and remote areas.

A comprehensive analysis of contraceptive safety: Implications for gynecological health and education levels

The use of contraceptives is essential for lowering the net reproduction rate and stabilizing population growth. Developing countries are characterized by high birth rates and rapid population growth. With lower contraceptive usage rates among eligible couples and resistance towards family planning methods, achieving population stabilization seems challenging. Therefore, this study aims to study the effects of various contraceptive methods on gynecological health and their safety profiles, The present observational study, was conducted in Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology at tertiary health care centre, Panjab, India. A total of 450 women were evaluated with the help of a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire to address knowledge, awareness, and perception of contraception among the rural and urban population in Punjab. The data were collected and analysed.All the participants were known to the traditional contraception and only few were aware about the modern contraception. Participants preferred tubal ligation (43.78%) over vasectomy (75.78%) and rarely considered hysterectomy (1.11%). Most knew about male condoms (99.56%) but fewer about female condoms (0.44%). Among the participants, 59.78% were aware of contraception side effects. Regarding condom use, opinions were divided, with 48.67% in favor and 51.33% against. Educated individuals were aware of contraception but not its major side effects. Therefore, we suggest investigating social, cultural, and knowledge aspects to improve understanding.

Contraceptive behaviors and awareness in an urban slum community of south India

Objective: To assess the factors associated with knowledge, attitude and behavior of contraception use among urban slum population in Chennai. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban slum of Anakaputhur, Chennai. Married couples between ages of 19-49 years and living in slum areas were taken up for the study by simple random sampling. Pregnant women, postnatal and postmenopausal women were excluded from the study. Data collection was done using a pretested structured questionnaire focusing on details regarding contraception knowledge, attitude, and practices. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 22. Analytical test like Chi square and odds ratio (OR) were used to identify association between knowledge, attitude, and behavior of contraception with the associated variables and enter method of logistic regression analysis was done. Results: Out of the 360 respondents, 228 were females, with a mean age of (34±5) years. Approximately 43% demonstrated adequate knowledge of contraception use, and 91% were aware of at least one contraceptive method. Notably, 72% exhibited a positive attitude towards contraceptive use. Nevertheless, 43% (155 individuals) did not utilize any contraceptive method. Among contraceptive users, intrauterine devices were the most commonly adopted, followed by barrier methods and female sterilization. There was significant association between knowledge of contraception and education (aOR 7.29, 95% CI 2.93-18.10, P<0.05), age (aOR 2.04, 95% CI 1.193.50, P<0.05) and socioeconomic class (aOR 3.66, 95% CI 1.71-7.85, P<0.05; aOR 3.97, 95% CI 2.12-7.49, P<0.05). Regarding attitude towards contraception use, education (aOR 8.54, 95% CI 2.35-31.03, P<0.05), sex (aOR 0.15, 95% CI 0.06-0.37, P<0.05), age (aOR 0.53, 95% CI 0.28-0.99, P<0.05), socio-economic class (aOR 4.42, 95% CI 1.97-9.92, P<0.05; aOR 9.83, 95% CI 3.63-26.58, P<0.05) and number of children (aOR 10.04, 95% CI 4.26-23.66, P<0.05) were the variables that had a significant association. Conclusions: These findings underscore the imperative for enhanced dissemination of health education pertaining to contraception use within the slum population. The health sectors of the area and other stakeholders need to make sure to extend penetration of family planning related services to the urban slum population.

The effect of health promotion based on audiovisual media on man’s contraception used in rural areas : A quasi-experimental study

Background: The user of male contraceptives in Indonesia very low (6.34%), included Special Region of Yogyakarta is only (9.34%). The multifactorial causes, there are knowledge, awareness and interested of contraceptives. Its very important to increase the use of male contraceptives by professional contribution by health promostion. Objective: Determined the influence of education-based education audiovisuals on men's knowledge, awarness, and interested of contraception in Nglanggeran Patuk Yogyakarta. Method: This research used Quasi-Experiment with pre and post-test design without control (control self). Study was conducted between June and July 2023 using Quistionare. The intervention was given 2 session health promotion based on Informational by audiovisual media, then motivation and behaviour skill (IMB) model on contraceptive use among male.The sample size is 40 respondents collected by total sampling technique, data analysis was done using SPSS softwere version 22 with Wilcoson's test with significant level of P<0,005 was used. Results: Knowledge before education was sufficient for 23 (57.5%) and 36 (90.0%) after good knowledge education with a p-value of 0.00. awarness before positive awarness education 39 (97.5%) and after positive awarness education 40 (100%), with a p-value of 0.00. Interest before education moderated at 22 (55.0%), and after high-interest education, at 35 (87.5%), with a p-value of 0.00. Condoms dominate the selection of contraceptives before and after education. Conclusion: It was found that health promotion based on audiovisual media was effective in increase men's knowledge, creating awarness and interest in contraception use

Provider perspectives on adolescent access to contraception in South Africa.

Poor access to contraception influences adolescent health outcomes and may lead to sexual and reproductive health challenges. Unmet sexual and reproductive health should contribute to unplanned adolescent pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and other conditions. Therefore, it is crucial to enable adolescents to access appropriate contraceptive methods easily. This study explored factors influencing adolescents' access to contraceptive methods from the perspective of primary healthcare providers in South Africa. This study was conducted in two health districts of the Western Cape province in South Africa: the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality and the West Coast district. Using a qualitative research design, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 healthcare providers who work in primary healthcare clinics. Subsequently, the interviews were transcribed and verified for errors. Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis model guided the data analysis using ATLAS.ti software (version 22). The study adhered to the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies checklist for qualitative research. Four themes emerged through the data analysis: (1) personal influences, (2) community-level influences, (3) health system influences, and (4) policy-level influences. Representative quotations were used to illustrate the themes and sub-themes. Adolescence is shaped by various influences that affect adolescents' ability to access contraception. These factors include their awareness of contraception, social environment, provider biases and school policies. Understanding these influences is crucial for addressing unintended pregnancies and promoting sexual and reproductive health among this age group.Contribution:This study highlights strategies that facilitate and hinder adolescents' access to contraception.

Evaluation of the use of hormonal contraceptive methods and awareness of a group of women with cardiological symptoms and diseases

Evaluation of the use of hormonal contraceptive methods and awareness of a group of women with cardiological symptoms and diseases

Assessment of women perception and attitude towards contraception in Gadaka Town, Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State of Nigeria.

Contraception has become a major strategy of population control both at the national and global level, yet population growth in Nigeria remains high especially in rural areas due to partly lack of adequate knowledge and poor perception about the need to utilize contraception methods. The aim and objectives of this study is to assess the attitude and perception of women toward contraception in Gadaka town, to identify the distance covered in accessing contraception services, to assess the level of women education toward contraception. The study seeks to examine the perception of women and attitude toward contraception in Gadaka town. The study adopted qualitative approach which includes a survey of 100 randomly selected women from the community; the qualitative data were analyzed using contents analysis. The findings reveal that majority of the women interviewed are aware of contraception, the level of practices is higher especially among the educated women and this implies the positive among the education and practices of contraception. The distance covered in accessing contraception services as shown in table indicated that 20 respondents representing 40% are closed to the health center less than (one) 1 km and 13 respondents 26% 1 to 2 km close to the contraception centres. The study also reveals that women perceived contraception as a welcomed strategy to control population and make mother's healthy and strong after child birth. The conclusion to be drawn from this study is, however that of acceptance of contraception that education plays vital role in the perception of women and attitude toward contraception. Finally, to change a society like this with depth of poverty, certain guidelines should be followed to bring about awareness of contraception among the people and reconstruct their attitudes towards birth control programme

Joint modeling of correlated binary outcomes using multivariate logistic regression: contraception and HIV knowledge in Sri Lanka

Reproductive health significantly contributes to the overall well-being and social welfare of women. Within the spectrum of modern and traditional contraceptive methods in use, condoms have been strongly advocated by numerous HIV programs as a primary means of preventing HIV infection in Sri Lanka. Given the intrinsic relationship between contraceptive utilization and HIV awareness, our study aims to concurrently analyze the patterns of contraceptive usage and HIV knowledge, while accounting for their potential correlation. In this study, we introduced the application of the Gumbel type II distribution to effectively capture the interdependence of these joint probabilities, accounting for various covariates. The outcome of simulation studies demonstrated the superior performance of the integrated joint model, in comparison to the separate univariate models. Our findings highlighted several noteworthy risk factors associated with both contraceptive usage and HIV prevention knowledge. These included variables such as residence, level of education, wealth quintile, husband's education level, number of children, engagement with the newspapers, television viewership, and mobile phone usage. The Result indicates a positive association between the adoption of contraception and the awareness of HIV prevention measures, suggesting that individuals who actively embrace contraception are more likely to possess knowledge about preventing HIV transmission.

Contraceptive use, unmet need and its determinants among tribal married reproductive women: A community based observational study in a district of West Bengal

ABSTRACT Context: Reported literatures revealed the problems of access and misconceptions, low contraceptive usage and high unmet need for family planning among the tribes. Aims: Our aim was to find out the prevalence of contraceptive usage, unmet need and their determinants among tribal married reproductive women. Settings and Design: A community-based, observational, analytical research using cross-sectional design was conducted among 290 tribal women of the Nadia district of West Bengal. Subjects and Methods: After obtaining ethical clearance, an interviewer-administered pre-designed, structured proforma was used to collect information on socio-demographic attributes, marital history, contraceptives and fertility status, unmet needs and the reasons for not using contraceptives. Statistical Analysis Used: Bi-variate analysis was used to know the differences and a two-tailed significance test with a P value of 0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. Results: The present study revealed a high prevalence of teenage marriage (60.7%) and pregnancy (27.6%). Every one in six tribal women was illiterate. The contraceptive prevalence rate was 43.8%. Tubectomy (38.6%) was the most common method (38.6%) and unfelt need (19.6%) was the most common reason for non-use. Age, occupation of women, social class, living status, marital duration, number of living children and desire to have a future child were found to be associated with the current contraceptive use. Social class, number of living children, contraceptive awareness, source and place of availability, abortion history, opposition from family and husband, and husband participation all were significantly associated with the unmet need for family planning. Conclusion: In-depth counselling focusing on achieving a satisfactory level of awareness and acceptance of family planning methods may help to achieve reproductive health by reducing unmet needs.

Factors influencing sexual and reproductive health perceptions among mountainous adolescents in Vietnam

ABSTRACT This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge and perceptions of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and factors influencing perceptions among adolescents living in Son La, a mountainous region in Vietnam. A total of 382 adolescents participated in the study, with 59.7% girls and 40.3% boys. Findings revealed that the level of knowledge of SRH among adolescents in Son La is markedly different among girls and boys, where girls exhibited higher knowledge compared to boys in all aspects surveyed. The average SRH perception score was moderate (21.7 ± 8.05; maximum score = 33). Adolescents’ understanding of sexual intercourse, misconceptions related to first-time sexual experiences, and awareness of contraceptive methods were significantly associated with SRH perception scores. These findings underscore the need for targeted health education interventions in mountainous areas, emphasizing the importance of enhancing SRH knowledge and awareness among all adolescents, with gender-specific needs. Such efforts can contribute to improved SRH outcomes among adolescents in these regions.

A comparative study on knowledge, awareness and perception of contraception among rural and urban population in Punjab

In developing countries like India, a lack of awareness about contraceptive methods often leads to misconceptions, limited choices, and improper family planning. This knowledge gap not only disrupts maternal and child health complications but also disrupts the economy of society and the nation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, awareness and perception of contraception among the rural and urban population in Punjab.This observational study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a tertiary health care centre, in Punjab, India. A total of 500 women were evaluated with the help of a pre-designed questionnaire to address knowledge, awareness, and perception of contraception among the rural and urban population in Punjab. The statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS Windows, version 28. In the present study, a total of 492 participants were included, of whom 387 were from rural areas and 105 were from urban areas. This study revealed, 100% of participants were aware of contraception. In terms of the source of information, social circles were identified as the primary channel (46.34%), followed by the media (33.94%), health workers (16.87%), and educational institutes (2.85%).This study highlights contraceptive methods, including condoms, oral contraceptives, and intrauterine devices (IUDs), as primary choices. Therefore, it's important to bridge the gap between awareness and action. Hence, this study, advocate the awareness program on interventions to ensure everyone can access effective family planning resources without barriers.

Identification of latent contraceptive ideational profiles among urban women in Senegal: Transitions and implications for family planning programs

Background Latent ideational segmentation is an important technique that can enhance family planning (FP) communication campaigns by providing insight into prototypical “profiles” of women among heterogenous populations based on shared ideational characteristics that underpin contraceptive decision-making. This can improve the development of responsive, tailored content and help programs connect with intended audiences. In Senegal, 24% of married women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using modern contraceptive methods and in 2020, the Government of Senegal fell short of reaching its goal of increasing the modern contraceptive prevalence to 45%. Social, cultural, and cognitive factors are probable deterrents to contraceptive use. The objective of this study was to identify and interpret meaningful contraceptive ideational profiles (CIPs) among urban Senegalese women and examine how and why CIP structure, interpretation, and membership changed over time. Methods Using longitudinal data from 4,047 urban, in-union Senegalese women of reproductive age in 2011 and 2015, we applied latent transition analysis to identify and interpret prototypical profiles of women based on their contraceptive awareness, beliefs, self-efficacy, partner FP acceptance, partner communication, and community support. Results We identified four longitudinal CIPs and labeled them “CIP1: Lowest efficacy and FP awareness, highest misconceptions, unsupported,” “CIP2: Low efficacy and FP awareness, rejects misconceptions, unsupported,” “CIP3: Moderate efficacy, high FP awareness, high misconceptions, moderate support,” and “CIP4: Highest efficacy and FP awareness, fewest misconceptions, most supported.” At endline, more women were in higher-order CIPs compared to baseline. Exposure to FP communication via TV, radio, religious leaders, and health workers was associated with lower odds of membership in lower-order CIPs at endline, as was exposure to messages about FP and birth spacing. Conclusions This study demonstrated the potential of latent CIP methodologies to enhance current social and behavior change approaches by identifying and responding to unique and complex ideational attributes.