Individual- and country-level correlates of female permanent contraception use in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female permanent contraception is a cost-effective contraceptive method that can help clients with the desire to limit childbearing achieve their reproductive intention. However, despite its benefits, the use of FPC remains low in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and limited studies have examined the correlates of its uptake. In this study, we assessed the individual- and country-level factors associated with the use of FPC among married or in-union women using modern contraceptive methods to limit childbearing in SSA.

Methods

This study was a secondary data analysis of individual- and country-level data obtained from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program and three open data repositories. The study included 29,777 married or in-union women aged 15-49 years usi

SUBMITTER: Olakunde BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7737965 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature