Understanding women's preferences for long-acting reversible contraceptives in Gondar, Ethiopia: a discrete choice experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ethiopia, limited use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) contributes to unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and preventable maternal deaths. Despite their proven effectiveness, LARCs remain underutilized. Evidence on women's preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) is scarce. This study examined women's stated preferences, WTP, and trade-offs regarding LARC use in Gondar.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 344 contraceptive users, generating 8,256 observations. A discrete choice experiment (DCE) with 24 choice tasks, divided into two blocks, was employed. Each task presented two unlabeled alternatives defined by six key attributes, identified through literature review and expert consultation. Data were ana

SUBMITTER: Ambaw O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538984 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature