Prevalence and factors associated with the intention to use contraception among women of reproductive age who are not already using a contraceptive method in Liberia: findings from a secondary analysis of the 2019-2020 Liberia Demographic Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Contraception constitutes a vital aspect of sexual and reproductive healthcare. However, the high prevalence of non-use has become a great public health concern globally. This study examined the intention to use contraceptives and its associated factors among women of reproductive age who were not using any method in Liberia.

Design and setting

A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted. We used data from the 2019-2020 Liberia Demographic and Health Survey. The research framework used the theory of planned behaviour to identify the factors that influence women's intention to use contraception.

Participants

The study analysed a weighted sample of 4504 women aged 15-49 who were not currently using any form of contraception.

Data analysis

The

SUBMITTER: Yeboah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565247 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature