Reasons for nonuse of contraceptive methods by women with demand for contraception not satisfied: an assessment of low and middle-income countries using demographic and health surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonuse of contraceptive methods by women in need of contraception may impact their sexual and reproductive health. The aim of this study was to describe the reasons for nonuse of contraception among women with demand for contraception not satisfied in low and middle-income countries (considering both overall countries and various subgroups of women).

Methods

We used the latest Demographic and Health Survey data from 47 countries. A descriptive analysis of the reasons for nonuse of contraceptive methods was performed among sexually active women with demand for contraception not satisfied. The prevalence of each reported reason was also evaluated according to marital status, woman's age and schooling, area of residence, wealth index, and parity. Wealth-related absol

SUBMITTER: Moreira LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6788119 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature