"There Are Things We Can Do and There Are Things We Cannot Do." A Qualitative Study About Women's Perceptions on Empowerment in Relation to Fertility Intentions and Family Planning Practices in Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The restrictive socio-cultural norms in Mozambique limit the power of women to decide, voice, and act on their reproductive choices. This study aimed to explore women's perceptions and experiences of empowerment relating to fertility intentions and family planning practices in Mozambique, focusing on facilitators and barriers toward reproductive empowerment.

Methods

Qualitative in-depth interviews were undertaken with women of reproductive age (18-49 years) in Nampula and Maputo provinces and Maputo city, Mozambique. Data collection took place between February and March 2020 in Maputo region and during August 2020 in Nampula Province. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants from both urban and rural healthcare facilities and from within the communi

SUBMITTER: Castro Lopes S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8983837 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature