Trends in fertility intentions and contraceptive practices in the context of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from four national and regional population-based cohorts.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Studies in several sub-Saharan geographies conducted early in the COVID-19 pandemic suggested little impact on contraceptive behaviours. Initial results may mask widening disparities with rising poverty, and changes to women's pregnancy desires and contraceptive use amid prolonged health service disruptions. This study examined trends in contraceptive behaviours in four sub-Saharan African settings 1 year into the pandemic.

Design

Nationally and regionally representative longitudinal surveys.

Setting

Burkina Faso, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) and Nigeria (Lagos).

Participants

Women aged 15-49 years with sample size ranging from 1469 in Nigeria to 9477 in Kenya.

Outcome measures

Fertility preferences, contraceptive use and uni

SUBMITTER: Moreau C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9852736 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature