Attitude towards family planning utilization and factors associated among married reproductive age women in South Eastern Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family planning (FP) is a key public health intervention that improves reproductive health, prevents unintended pregnancies, and promotes economic and educational opportunities. Despite its benefits, millions of women worldwide still lack access to modern contraceptive methods, leading to preventable maternal and child morbidity and mortality. In Ethiopia, particularly in conflict-affected regions like the South Eastern Zone of Tigray, evidence on women's attitudes and knowledge toward family planning remains limited. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards family planning among married reproductive-age women in this area.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2024 among married women of reproductive

SUBMITTER: Gebremariam AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature