Perceived likelihood of becoming pregnant and contraceptive use: Findings from population-based surveys in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Advancing reproductive autonomy requires targeted strategies and interventions that address barriers to contraceptive use. The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether perceptions of low pregnancy likelihood are associated with lower likelihood of using contraception among presumably fecund, sexually active women.

Study design

We used population-based survey data of reproductive age women at risk of pregnancy collected in 2018 from Côte d'Ivoire (N = 1447), Nigeria (N = 4110), and Rajasthan, India (N = 1994). To assess one's perceived biological likelihood of pregnancy, we used 2 measures: likelihood following a single act of sex without contraception and likelihood following 1 year of regular sex without contraception. Response options included: d

SUBMITTER: Bell SO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129551 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature