Acceptability and Uptake of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Despite their high effectiveness, the acceptability and utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in Ethiopia remain low and vary across population groups and regions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled levels of LARC acceptability and utilization by method type, population subgroup, and study context to inform reproductive health programming and policy.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and EBSCOhost (CINAHL), along with grey literature sources including Google Scholar and Google. Studies published between 1st January 2021 and 30th June 2024 that focused on adolescents, reproductive-age women, female healthcare providers, and communities in both rural and urban

SUBMITTER: Shimels T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12603000 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature