Piloting measures of provider-imposed contraceptive coercion among reproductive-aged contraceptive users in Kisumu, Kenya: a cross-sectional, population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Little research has focused on measuring free contraceptive choice, or whether individuals can make decisions about contraception without barriers or coercion. To advance measurement, we pilot survey questions focused on experiences of provider-imposed contraceptive coercion using population-based data collected among contraceptive users in Kisumu, Kenya.

Methods

We describe the percentage of women who reported provider-imposed coercion-related outcomes. We then examine demographic and facility-level correlates of feeling pressured or unable to say no to contraception and compare the extent that measures of feeling pressured and unable to say no to contraception overlap using 2 × 2 tables and Cohen's Kappa Statistic.

Results

The percentage of participants

SUBMITTER: Bullington BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487480 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature