Prevalence and determinants of current modern contraceptive use among married women aged 15-49 in Lesotho: analysis of 2023-2024 Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modern contraceptive use is vital for women's reproductive autonomy and maternal-child health, yet recent nationally representative studies on its determinants among married women in Lesotho are limited.

Objective

This study addresses these gaps using the latest Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey to provide updated evidence on prevalence and determinants.

Design

A cross-sectional study using nationally representative survey data.

Methods

The 2023-2024 Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey data were used for analysis. A weighted sample of 3102 married women of reproductive age from 400 enumeration areas across 10 districts was included in the analysis. A multilevel mixed-effects binary logistic regression model was employed to identify individual-

SUBMITTER: Wondmeneh TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554934 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature