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Published in: BMC Women's Health 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married women at Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, northwest Ethiopia

Authors: Geta Asrade Alemayehu, Abel Fekadu, Mezgebu Yitayal, Yigzaw Kebede, Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Zemichael Gizaw, Mamo Wubeshet, Kindie Fentahun Muchie, Abebaw Addis Gelagay, Temesgen Azmeraw, Melkamu Birku, Kassahun Alemu, Amare Tariku, Terefe Derso, Adino Tesfahun, Nigusie Birhan Tebeje, Zemene Tigabu, Abebaw Gebeyehu, Getu Debalkie, Gashaw Andargie Biks

Published in: BMC Women's Health | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Despite the enormous benefits of family planning services, the contraceptive utilization still remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is regional variation in modern contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine the prevalence of modern contraceptive utilization and determinants in Dabat demographic and health surveillance system site, northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A re-census was carried out in Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) site from October to December 2014. Data of 8271 married women collected in the re-census was used. The outcome variable was current utilization of any modern contraceptive methods whereas socio demographic and economic variables were the potential determinants considered. Bi-variable and multivariable binary logistic regression along with odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were used to describe the strength of association.

Results

Prevalence of modern contraceptive utilization among married women in Dabat DHSS site was found to be 32.5% (95%CI: 31.5, 33.5%). After adjusting for covariates; the odds of using modern contraceptive were 2.35 times, 1.91 times, and 1.39 times higher among women of secondary and above educational level, urban residents, and women having six and above living children, respectively.

Conclusion

Modern contraceptive utilization was found to be very low. Effort has to be applied to improve women’s educational level that increases their understanding of reproductive health issues. It is also important to give special emphasis for rural residents, those aged 20–40 years, and those with six or more living children while serving for modern contraceptive methods.
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Metadata
Title
Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married women at Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, northwest Ethiopia
Authors
Geta Asrade Alemayehu
Abel Fekadu
Mezgebu Yitayal
Yigzaw Kebede
Solomon Mekonnen Abebe
Tadesse Awoke Ayele
Zemichael Gizaw
Mamo Wubeshet
Kindie Fentahun Muchie
Abebaw Addis Gelagay
Temesgen Azmeraw
Melkamu Birku
Kassahun Alemu
Amare Tariku
Terefe Derso
Adino Tesfahun
Nigusie Birhan Tebeje
Zemene Tigabu
Abebaw Gebeyehu
Getu Debalkie
Gashaw Andargie Biks
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Women's Health / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6874
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-018-0611-3

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