Understanding perceived access barriers to contraception through an African feminist lens: a qualitative study in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are many barriers that impact a woman's access to contraception in rural sub-Saharan Africa, such as financial constraints, supply shortages, stigma, and misconceptions. Through and African Feminist lens, this study examines how these perceived barriers intersect with each other, and how they negatively impact women's access to family planning and their perceived value of contraceptives in Luweero, Uganda.

Methods

This qualitative study analyzed data collected from healthcare workers at one private clinic and one public clinic that offer family planning services in four focus group discussions in Luweero, Central Region, Uganda. Two focus group discussions were held in each clinic. Eligible participants spoke English, were at least 18 years of age, and had a

SUBMITTER: Potasse MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7852360 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature