The Rate of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Use and Associated Factors Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Mettu Rural Community, Southwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Background: Intrauterine device (IUD) is the second most commonly utilized modern family planning method in the world next to female sterilization. It is the most cost-effective, safe, long-lasting, rapidly reversible method of contraception, but only 2% of married women are using the IUD in Ethiopia. Objective: To assess the rate of IUD use and associated factors among married reproductive age women in Mettu rural community, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was done among 501 married reproductive age women in Mettu rural district, Southwest Ethiopia from April to May 2018. Data were collected by using an interviewer-administrated questionnaire. Bivariate and multiple variable logistic regression analysis were employed. Results:</

SUBMITTER: Teshome S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7029536 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature