Determinants of modern contraceptive use among married and sexually active unmarried women aged 15-49 years old in Cambodia: How are geographical and socio-demographic factors associated with access?

ABSTRACT: Using modern contraceptives is essential for promoting economics, limiting the space of pregnancies, and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. Despite progress in Cambodia, disparities in contraceptive use persist, particularly across socio-demographic and geographic groups. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of modern contraceptive use among married and sexually active women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Cambodia, focusing on geographic and socio-demographic factors. This cross-sectional analysis of individual women's data from the 2021-2022 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS), including those of 13,492 women. Modern contraceptive use was defined as the self-reported current use of methods such as sterilization, IUDs, implants, pills, injectable

SUBMITTER: Um S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404472 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature