Multilevel mixed effects analysis of individual and community factors associated with unmet need for contraception among married women in four East African countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the use of contraceptives being an expression of a woman's reproductive control, the prevalence of unmet need remains high and a public concern among married women in East Africa. However, limited literature has explored the associated factors in the region. We live in age of leaving no one behind unfortunately many women still have unmet for family planning todate. This study therefore intends to examine the individual and community level factors associated with unmet need for contraception among married women in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

Methods

The study utilizes data from the four recent demographic and health surveys for Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Analyses were conducted using multilevel mixed effects logistic regressions with r

SUBMITTER: Kabagenyi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875291 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature