Socioeconomic determinants of use and choice of modern contraceptive methods in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The slow pace of fertility decline in Africa relative to other parts of the world has important implications for the region's economic development. Modern contraceptive use is seen as important population control and family planning strategy by governments worldwide. This paper examines the socioeconomic determinants of modern contraceptive use and choice among Ghanaian men and women.

Methods

We use the most recent and nationally representative Ghana Demographic and Health Survey conducted in 2014. The analysis is observational, with no causal implications. Bivariate and multivariate methods are used to analyse the data. We first use logistic regression to explore the correlates of modern contraceptive use among Ghanaian men and women. Second, we explore the socio

SUBMITTER: Nketiah-Amponsah E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9116020 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature