Predictors of voluntary uptake of modern contraceptive methods in rural Sindh, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: The use of modern contraceptive methods (MCMs) has been stagnant for the last decade in Pakistan. The second most populous province, Sindh reports 25% of MCMs use. Various factors including demographics and health services utilization are associated with the uptake of family planning services. This research aimed to identify and assess specific predictors of MCMs among women aged 15-49 in two districts of Sindh-Matiari and Badin. A cross-sectional household survey was conducted from October 2020- December 2020. In total, 1684 Married Women of Reproductive Age (MWRA) 15-49 years were interviewed. For the selection of eligible respondents, a two-stage stratified cluster sampling strategy was used. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the predictors for the u

SUBMITTER: Memon Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10994370 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature