Family Planning Health Research Articles

CAUSES OF INDUCED ABORTION IN MARRIED WOMEN OF DISTRICT TURBAT OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN

Objective: To determine the causes of induced abortion in married women of the Turbat district of Baluchistan. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted from December 2021 to February 2022, involved 276 married women between the ages of 18 and 45 who had at least one child. Convenient sampling was used to recruit participants, and interviews were used to collect data. Questionnaires about socioeconomic status, contraceptive use, and induced abortion were used to collect this biographical information. The study's statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v.20.0. Results: According to the participants, 13.40% of those interviewed had at least one induced abortion. The main causes of these abortions were unexpected pregnancy (35.13%), having more than one child (35.13%), contraceptive failure (21.62%), and poverty (8.10%). Over 72.97% of women who had undergone induced abortion were aged below 39 years, and half of them (54.05%) had more than five children. The study also revealed that almost all of the women who had abortions were unemployed. Conclusion: The study found unexpected pregnancies, contraceptive failure, and socioeconomic issues in district Turbat as causes of induced abortions. It highlights the importance of addressing the dynamics of induced abortion in Pakistan through legislative reforms and improved family planning education and services. The results encourage culturally and religiously appropriate policies and programs that empower women through reproductive health awareness and family planning. Keywords: Induced Abortion, Married Women, Contraceptive Failure, Unplanned Pregnancy, Socio-Economic Factors, Reproductive Health, Family Planning

Attitudes of puerperal women toward health literacy and family planning: A cross-sectional study.

The research was conducted to evaluate the correlation between health literacy and family planning attitude of puerperal women. In this cross-sectional study, was carried out with 258 puerperal women in a public hospital in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The data were collected using the Mother Introductory Information Form, Postpartum Family Planning Attitude Scale, and Health Literacy Scale. The data were evaluated using Independent Groups t-test, ANOVA and Sperman's correlation analysis. In the study, the puerperal women who had high level of educational status, worked in an income-generating job, had used contraceptives before pregnancy were found to obtained high average scores from the Family Planning Scale. The health literacy levels of those who were employed, had social security and had cesarean delivery were also high. The research shows that there is a positive correlation between health literacy and family planning attitudes of puerperal women.

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Family Planning and Women's Health: Impact of an Online Elective.

Fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) are evidence-based means of tracking observable biomarkers of a woman's fertility for the purpose of reproductive health monitoring and family planning. However, medical education regarding FABMs is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a 4-week, two-part online elective on students' knowledge of FABMs, confidence in explaining and offering them to patients, and anticipated behaviors in future practice. The online elective, "FABMs for Family Planning and Women's Health," was delivered from August 2020 to May 2023. Students completed pre- and postknowledge surveys. Paired t tests and the Wilcoxon signed rank test were used for analysis of the data. A total of 571 students completed the elective, and 462 students completed both pre- and posttest surveys (response rate=81%). Students' knowledge of FABMs increased significantly. Posttest scores increased by a mean of 9.02 for Part A and 5.95 for Part B. We identified a significant increase in students' confidence discussing FABMs to avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, monitor reproductive health, and address reproductive health concerns. At the completion of the elective, students were significantly more likely to offer FABMs as an option for most or all women. This online elective addresses the knowledge gap in FABMs and was effective in improving students' knowledge of FABMs and their confidence and willingness to offer these methods to patients for family planning and management of common women's health conditions.

The relationship between health literacy and family planning attitude in women in Kırşehir province, Turkey.

To develop positive attitudes towards family planning, health literacy is important. This study aimed to investigate a relationship between health literacy and family planning attitudes among married women. 657 married women volunteered to participate in this cross-sectional, correlational and descriptive study. The Türkiye Health Literacy - 32 scale and the Family Planning Attitude Scale were used in the study. According to the results, the women's general health literacy score was 34.5±8.7 out of 50 points, which was adequate, and the family planning attitude score was 128.9±17.7 out of 170 points, which was above the average. İt is found a weak positive relationship between health literacy and family planning attitudes. Educational status, occupation and income level affect health literacy and family planning attitude. It is noteworthy that 84.4% of women with inadequate health literacy were using modern family planning methods, while this rate was 77.1% among women with adequate health literacy. To improve women's attitudes towards family planning, it is recommended that health literacy is improved, effective media content is developed and women are encouraged to use primary health care services.

DETERMINANTS OF POOR HOUSEHOLDS IN SOUTH SUMATRA USING A MULTILEVEL LOGISTIC MODEL

Poverty is still one of the problems experienced by all countries, including Indonesia. According to BPS, in March 2021, the poverty rate in Indonesia was 10.14 percent. South Sumatra is a province with a poverty rate, which is the tenth-highest nationwide and the third-highest on Sumatra Island. This poverty rate is accompanied by a contraction in economic growth in 2021 by 3.58 percent. This condition indicates a contradiction and suggests that poverty still needs to be resolved. Moreover, the disparity in social and economic aspects across regions could potentially make the poverty rate high. This research aims to see the individual and regional or contextual factors affecting poor households. To simultaneously capture the effects of individual and regional level, we perform a Multilevel Logistic model using hierarchical structured poverty data from SUSENAS. The result shows that 4 (four) variables at individual level, which are the number of household members, the status of residence building, health insurance, and saving ownership, had a significant effect on the poor household. The region with high unemployment rate tend to have a high percentage of poor households. This result indicates that local government need to have policies that can affect poor households directly, such as socializing more about health insurance program and family planning program, as well as supervision in social aid distribution. Moreover, they need to create a program that can employ more people in order to decrease the percentage of poor households in such regions.

Health Promotion Quality Regarding Post-Placental IUDs in Malang Regency

Introduction: Community welfare is confronted with a substantial challenge by Indonesia's burgeoning population, and the government's principal aim is the promotion of Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Post-placental IUD is an efficacious method that incorporates health promotion by means of midwife-delivered contraceptive counseling. Counseling promotes the development of positive relationships, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, thereby fostering responsible behavior and individual agency in decision-making. Nevertheless, the low utilization rate of postpartum IUD contraception can be attributed to the scarcity of information regarding the mother. The objective of this study is to examine the level of health promotion regarding post-placental IUD family planning in Malang Regency. Material and Methods: Descriptive methods will be employed, including verbal and written observations of behavior and descriptive data on individuals. The interview-based data collection process spanned the months of June to August 2023. Results: The research results suggest that inadequate efforts to promote postpartum IUD contraception are due to a dearth of understanding, motivation, resources, geographical proximity, and community customs. The objective is to improve the existing insufficiency of post-placental IUD family planning promotion in Malang Regency. Conclusion: From the beginning of pregnancy onwards, expectant women must be consistently motivated and educated about health promotion and family planning in order to develop an interest in and understanding of the choice of post-placental IUD family planning.

The Influence of Zumba Exercise on Increasing Fitness, Reducing Body Fat and Body Mass Index in Health Service Employees, Population Control and Family Planning in Madiun City

ABSTRACT Health and fitness are basic needs that humans need and to achieve them requires fun and sustainable physical activity, including Zumba exercise. The results of tests and measurements in 2021 and 2022, from 119 employees, show that good fitness results remain at 34%, while body mass index and body fat in the normal category have decreased In general, the aim of this research is to determine the impact that Zumba exercise has on increasing fitness, body fat and body mass index. The population in this study were Madiun City PPKB Health Service employees with age requirements of 25-40 and not suffering from heart disease, hypertension and fractures with a total sample of 30 for the zumba exercise group and 30 for the control group. The research design uses One Group Pretest-Posttest Design, One group for the zumba exercise experiment and research was carried out for 4 months, with one workout a week. The data processed in this research is pre-test and post-test data to determine how much improvement the research program has implemented. The data that has been processed shows that there is a significant increase in fitness, namely the VO2max value (2-tailed p = 0,000), for body mass index there was also a significant decrease (2-tailed p = 0,000), and there was also a decrease in body fat percentage (2-tailed p = 0,000) . Zumba exercise can be used as a core or alternative exercise method to increase fitness decreased Body Fat Percentage and Body Mass Index. Keywords: Zumba Exercise, Fitness, Body Fat, Body Mass Index, Madiun City Health Office ABSTRAK Kesehatan dan kebugaran adalah kebutuhan dasar yang dibutuhkan manusia dan untuk mencapainya membutuhkan aktivitas fisik yang menyenangkan dan berkelanjutan diantaranya senam zumba. Hasil tes dan pengukuran pada tahun 2021 dan 2022 dari 119 pegawai Dinas Kesehatan PP KB Kota Madiun menunjukkan hasil kebugaran baik tetap sebesar 34%, sedangkan indeks massa tubuh dan lemak tubuh pada kategori normal mengalami penurunan. Secara umum tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak yang diberikan oleh senam zumba terhadap peningkatan kebugaran, Bodyfat dan Indeks Massa Tubuh. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Pegawai Dinas Kesehatan PPKB Kota Madiun dengan syarat usia 25-40 serta tidak menderita jantung, hipertensi dan fraktur dengan total sampel 30 untuk kelompok senam zumba dan 30 kelompok kontrol. Desain penelitian menggunakan One Group Prestest-Postest Design. Satu kelompok menggunakan eksperimen dengan senam zumba dan penelitian dilakukan selama 4 bulan, dengan satu kali latihan dalam seminggu. Data yang diolah pada penelitian ini adalah data pre-test dan post-test untuk mengetahui seberapa besar peningkatan dari program penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan. Dari data yang telah diolah menunjukkan bahwa pada kelompok ekperimen terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan terhadap kebugaran yaitu nilai VO2max (2-tailed p = 0,000), untuk indeks massa tubuh pun terjadi penurunan yang signifikan (2-tailed p = 0,00), dan terjadi penurunan juga pada persentase lemak tubuh (2-tailed p = 0,000). Senam zumba dapat dijadikan metode latihan inti maupun selingan untuk meningkatkan kebugaran, dan menurunkan prosentase lemak tubuh dan Indeks Massa Tubuh. Kata Kunci: Senam Zumba, Kebugaran, Bodyfat, Indeks Masa Tubuh, Dinkes PPKB Kota Madiun

Population politics, reproductive governance and access to abortion in Turkey

Turkey currently pursues an aggressive pronatalist population politics which has created wide-reaching reproductive governance regulating reproductive health care and family planning choices. One aspect of this orientation centres on restricting access to abortion services despite the fact that abortion is legal through ten weeks of pregnancy. This article uses nationwide data collected from mystery patient surveys administered to all public (in 2016 and 2020), and all private (2021) hospitals in the country to determine the availability of abortion services in Turkey. Less than half of all hospitals responding provided abortions to the full extent provided by law. Abortion without restriction as to reason was largely unavailable at public hospitals and the cost of care at private hospitals remained prohibitive for many. Among those hospitals we reached, in four provinces, there was no public or private hospital providing any type of abortion care. The most frequent explanation for the lack of abortion services was that abortion is illegal. This was particularly the case for public hospitals. Despite a 10-week cutoff for abortions, 39% of private hospitals responding to the survey invoked even earlier time limits creating further restrictions. The extreme pronatal orientation of the reproductive governance currently in place has created a state of reproductive injustice that makes enhanced access to abortion of vital importance.

Research on the impact of climate change on reproductive health in the context of sustainable development

Reproductive health and family planning play pivotal roles in sustainable development by addressing various socio-economic and environmental challenges. This abstract explores the intersection of reproductive health and family planning with sustainable development goals. Access to reproductive health services, including family planning, contributes to achieving sustainable development by empowering individuals, particularly women, to make informed choices about their reproductive lives. By enabling individuals to plan the timing and spacing of pregnancies, family planning promotes maternal and child health, reduces maternal mortality, and fosters healthier families. Furthermore, family planning has broader implications for sustainable development beyond health outcomes. It facilitates poverty reduction by empowering women to pursue education and employment opportunities, leading to increased household income and economic stability. Moreover, smaller family sizes resulting from effective family planning contribute to environmental sustainability by mitigating population pressure on natural resources and ecosystems. However, barriers to reproductive health services and family planning persist, particularly in marginalized communities and low-income countries. Addressing these barriers requires a multi-sectoral approach that integrates reproductive health into broader development agendas, ensures access to comprehensive reproductive health services, and promotes gender equality and women's rights.

Analysis Of Soap, Kie, And Icd X Writing Completeness In Medical Records At General Poly And Maternal And Child Health Family Planning

<p><em>The health service information system in individual health efforts consists of a clinical information system, a health service administration system, a health service support system, and a health service decision support system. The aim of this research is to analyze the completeness of writing SOAP, KIE and ICD. This research is a descriptive study with a cross sectional research design which was carried out at the Darussalam Health Center in Medan in June-August 2022. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula, namely the number of data listed was 3772 data and the data used as a sample was 97 samples. Data were analyzed using descriptive survey univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test. The results of the research were that the majority of SOAP fillings in General Poly and Maternal And Child Health Family Planning were fully filled, the majority of ICD fillings in General Poly and Maternal And Child Health Family Planning were fully filled, the majority of ICD X filling in General Poly and Maternal And Child Health Family Planning were fully filled. - Maternal And Child Health Family Planning is not complete, there is no increase in filling in the requirements for SOAP, IEC and ICD X at the General Poly and Maternal And Child Health Family Planning Poly. The suggestion in this research is that the results of this research can be used as input for conducting evaluations and training for all employees so that there will be improvements in writing clinical documentation.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords: General poly, Maternal And Child Health Family Planning, Medical records</em></strong></p>

U.S. global health aid policy and family planning in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Trump administration reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy (MCP) in 2017 as the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance (PLGHA) policy, forbidding international organizations receiving all U.S. health assistance from promoting abortion. Existing evidence suggests that abortion rates rise under the MCP, but the direct effect of U.S. funding restrictions on supply and use of family planning has received less attention. By studying PLGHA's impact on health service delivery providers and women in eight sub-Saharan African countries, we are able to fill this gap. We find that health facilities provide fewer family planning services, including emergency contraception, and that women are less likely to use contraception and more likely to have given birth recently under the policy. These findings suggest that PLGHA has important unintended consequences that are detrimental to reproductive health and the autonomous decision-making of health service providers and women.

IMPLEMENTASI KLASIFIKASI KEHAMILAN BERESIKO DENGAN METODE NAIVE BAYES PADA PUSKESMAS KELURAHAN MALAKA JAYA

Pregnancy risk is classified into three categories: Low Risk Pregnancy (KRR), High Risk Pregnancy (KRT), and Very High Risk Pregnancy (KRST). Examination data recorded in the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) book at Puskesmas is used to categorize pregnancy risk. Although the maternal mortality rate has decreased, recent surveys show a significant increase. The causes include lack of counseling on obstetric and gynecological health, lack of emergency obstetric and neonatal care, and the use of ineffective traditional medicine. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to improve quality maternal health services. Efforts to accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality rate (MMR) include access to appropriate health services, postpartum care, and family planning services. Data processing uses data mining techniques with the Naïve Bayes classification method, which has high accuracy and short execution time. This study aims to develop a Naïve Bayes classification model in early detection of pregnancy risk, so that it can help diagnose pregnant women with low or high risk.

Analisis Tingkat Pengetahuan dalam Pemanfaatan Layanan Mobile JKN

the JKN mobile application is an application that can be accessed via a smartphone. The JKN mobile application is the latest innovation from Health BPJS in improving a service to the community, especially in the health sector, but many people have not used this application to find out the services and knowledge of the community using the JKN mobile application service and to examine the effectiveness of using the JKN mobile application for the community writing this journal article using the article search method using two databases, namely Google Scholar and PubMed Health with the keyword service utilization, mobile JKN. mandatory application of health services in Indonesia through digitization which also facilitates membership registration to obtain health services in the form of individual health counseling, immunization, family planning and effective health screening, so that people in Indonesia will be evenly distributed or at least reach 98% can become participants by using JKN mobile as the quality of health services. The quality of mobile JKN health services raises the satisfaction of health service users. the results of the research by experts show that mobile health insurance has satisfactory quality for its use. However, many people still don't know about this JKN application. 
 Keywords: Utilization of services, Mobile JKN, Health

Key drivers of reversal of trend in childhood anaemia in India: evidence from Indian demographic and health surveys, 2016–21

AimRecent National Family Health Survey results portray striking improvements in most population and health indicators, including fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, gender treatment, household environments, and health insurance coverage of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), with all India resonance. However, the prevalence of any anaemia (< 11 g/dl) among children under age five has exhibited a reversed trajectory in recent years. Therefore, the present study explores key drivers of the reversal of the trend in the prevalence of childhood anaemia between 2015 and2021.MethodsData of four rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) were used to show the overall trend of anaemia among children. However, for the analysis of key drivers of the reversal trend of childhood anaemia, only the recent two rounds (NFHS-4 & NFHS-5) were used. Descriptive, bivariate multivariable analysis and Fairlie decomposition model were used to explore the drivers of the reversal of the trend in childhood anaemia.ResultsDuring the past two decades, India has seen a decline in the prevalence of childhood anaemia (NFHS-2 to NFHS-4). However, a reversal of trend was observed recently. The prevalence of anaemia among children aged 6–59 months increased from 59 percent in NFHS-4 to 67 percent in NFHS-5. In addition, the prevalence of mild anaemia increased from 23.3 percent in NFHS-2 to 28.7 percent in NFHS-5. However, the prevalence of moderate and severe anaemia declined considerably from NFHS-2 (40 percent and 4.1 percent) to NFHS-4 (28.7 percent and 1.6 percent), but showed an increase in the prevalence in NFHS-5 (36.3 percent and 2.2 percent). Among others, mothers’ educational attainment, anaemia status and socio-economic status emerge as the key drivers of the change in the prevalence of childhood anaemia.ConclusionThese findings may have vital implications for the ongoing Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme, one of the government's dream projects in India.

Factors influencing the utilization of the Modern Family Planning (MFP) method under the National Health Insurance in Indonesia: An analysis of the 2017 IDHS

Background: Indonesia recently implemented a National Health Insurance program while simultaneously grappling with the challenge of unmet family planning needs. Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between health insurance ownership and the utilization of family planning methods among married/in-union women in Indonesia. Methods: This study employed secondary data analysis using the 2017 Indonesian Demography and Health Survey (IDHS). The analysis included a sample of 18,411 married/in-union women. Univariate, bivariate (Chi-square test), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between health insurance ownership and the utilization of family planning methods. Results: The analysis revealed that a small proportion of individuals with health insurance utilized family planning services. Several factors were found to be associated with the utilization of family planning services, including ownership of health insurance, women's age, family planning decision-maker, socioeconomic status (as measured by being in the richest quintile), and higher education attainment. Conclusion: The findings of this study provide important insights for policymakers and public health practitioners regarding the integration of national health insurance programs and family planning initiatives in Indonesia. It is crucial to address the low utilization rate of family planning services among those with health insurance. Future research should focus on fostering collaboration among all stakeholders to promote comprehensive education on freely accessible contraceptive methods, aiming to bridge the gap between policy implementation and effective utilization of family planning services.

Analisis Perbedaan antara Bidan Delima dengan Non Delima dalam Pemberian Pelayanan KIA dan KBKR selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the life sector, one of which is the decline in the quality of midwifery services. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between midwives in Delima and non-Delima in the delivery of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Reproductive Health Family Planning (KBKR) services during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The study was conducted comparatively with a cross-sectional approach. The research population was midwives supervising clinical practice students of the D3 Midwifery Study Program, STIKES Karya Husada Kediri. The sampling technique used simple random sampling, a sample of 92 respondents (delima and non-pomegranate midwives each 46 respondents). Data collection used a questionnaire from March 25 to July 26, 2021. Descriptive and bivariate univariate analysis techniques using the Mann Whitney test with a significance value (α=0.05) obtained all p values for each of the results of the analysis of differences in the status of pomegranate midwives and non-delima by providing pregnancy, delivery, post partum, postpartum, breastfeeding and family planning services &gt; (more) than a significance value of α=0.05, it is stated that there is no difference between these variables. The conclusion is that there is no difference between the services provided by midwives with Delima midwife status and non-Delima midwives. Suggestions for further research other variables are the level of client satisfaction between the services of pomegranate and non pomegranate midwives.

Self-care interventions for preconception, antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care: a scoping review

ObjectiveTo identify current and emerging self-care interventions to improve maternity healthcare.DesignScoping review.Data sourcesMEDLINE, Embase, EmCare, PsycINFO, Cochrane CENTRAL/CDSR, CINAHL Plus (last searched on 17 October 2021).Eligibility criteriaEvidence syntheses, interventional or...

The Characteristic of Mothers of Children Under Five in Integrated Health Care Service Activities in Tarus Community Health Center

Integrated service postis is a basic health activity organized from, by, and for the community to reduce infant mortality, and maternal mortality (pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum), cultivate small happy, and prosperous families, and increase the role of participants and the community's ability to develop health and welfare activities and family planning. This study aims to describe the characteristics of mothers under five in integrated service posts in the working area of ​​the Tarus Health Center in 2022. The type of research is a descriptive study using a cross-sectional research design. The population in this study were all mothers of children under five who were recorded at integrated service posts in the working area of ​​the Tarus Health Center who had toddlers from 0-60 months of age as many as 3,675 people and the sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample of 97 people. The results showed that the distribution of respondents was based on the number of visits to the integrated service post, namely active visits (52.5%), and inactive visits (47.4%). The age of the mother of children under five is at most 31-35 (36.1%), the mother's education is high school education at most (41.2%), the mother's occupation is the most in IRT work (51.5%), Mother's reassurance toddlers who have good knowledge are (59.8%), less well are as many as (40.2%), the distance from house to integrated service post is near (54.6%), far away (45.3%). Suggestions for community health service centers can provide understanding and awareness to mothers of toddlers so that they routinely bring children under five to the integrated service post every month so that the growth and development of toddlers can be monitored.

The Implementation of Family Planning program during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Background:The family planning program in Indonesia has been started since 1957, but it was merely part of health issues. With the increasing population of Indonesian people, the high maternal mortality rate, and the need for reproductive health, family planning programs are then used as a way to suppress population growth and improve maternal and child health. According to the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), the primary problem in actualizing the target of family planning programs is the low participation of couples of childbearing age (EFA). Another problem currently emerging is the increasing number of family planning dropouts as a direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose: This study aimed to scrutinize the implementation of family planning programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The method in this research was scoping review. The literature search in this study used 3 health journal databases, namely PubMed, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, and 1 search engine: Google Scholar. Articles were selected using inclusion criteria, which were Articles published in national and international journals from 2019 to 2021. The total search results were 274 articles, and 9 articles were found that met the inclusion criteria in the author's review. The instruments used to assess the quality of articles was The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools.Results:The impact of family planning services in the COVID-19 pandemic era is a decrease in family planning participants in March 2020 when compared to February 2020 throughout Indonesia. Factors that affect family planning program services during the COVID-19 pandemic include : knowledge, Husband’s support, Support from health professionals. Conclusions:The conclusion from the nine articles is that several countries have experienced changes in the system of maternal and child health services and family planning services. Many countries encountered a decrease in family planning participants and the presence of unwanted pregnancies.

Drivers of anaemia reduction among women of reproductive age in the eastern and upper west regions of Ghana: A secondary data analysis of the Ghana demographic and health surveys

Anaemia among women of reproductive age (WRA) increases the risk of pregnancy-related morbidity, mortality, and poor pregnancy outcomes. Globally, there is growing interest to reduce anaemia among WRA. In Ghana, anaemia among WRA declined at the national level between 2008 (59%) and 2014 (42%). There were also important declines at the sub-national level. The Eastern region (in the south) and Upper West region (in the north) provide an interesting opportunity to understand the decline. Identifying the drivers of anaemia reduction among WRA in Ghana provides important implementation science evidence for designing effective interventions. This current study examined the drivers of reduced anaemia prevalence in women of reproductive age using data from the Ghana Demographic and Health Surveys for 2008 and 2014. Anaemia was diagnosed as haemoglobin&lt;12.0g/dl. Data were summarized using proportions and 95% confidence intervals. A weighted binary logistic-based multivariate decomposition technique was used to identify the potential drivers of anaemia across surveys for 2003, 2008 and 2014. Sensitivity analysis was carried out to test the robustness of the results of the decomposition analysis using haemoglobin concentration. The results of the decomposition analysis were presented as endowment and coefficient effects. Statistical analysis was carried out using Stata version 15. There was an improvement in access to water and sanitation, health services, family planning, and health insurance across surveys. Drivers of anaemia reduction over time at the national level included wealth index and maternal age, education, use of hormonal contraception and body mass index (BMI). In the Eastern region, the drivers of change were household wealth index, maternal age, hormonal contraceptive use and BMI. The drivers of change in the Upper West region, were household access to water, maternal education and BMI. The findings suggest that multi-level interventions are needed across sectors to further reduce anaemia among WRA. Key words: Anaemia, Women, Nutrition, Reproductive-age, Ghana, Haemoglobin, Regression, Decomposition analysis