Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods Discontinuation among Women within Reproductive Age in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Yifru, Gizaw T.
Haileyesus, Mesfin T.
Tafa, Belay
Source
International Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Modern family planning methods are widely believed to influence fertility reduction worldwide.
Family planning had a clear effect on the health of women, children, and families worldwide especially those in developing countries.
It has been shown that there are many instances in which women might discontinue contraception methods that put women’s health at risk.
Objectives.
To assess and identify Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods Discontinuation among Women in Reproductive age interval in Dire Dawa City.
Method.
A cross-sectional study design was employed.
A total of 811 respondent women with one-year history of modern contraceptive method usage were considered in the study.
A stratified random sampling method was used to select the study participants.
Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed by descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.
Result.
The study indicated that 634 (78.20%) of respondent mothers continued using the method that they have used before a year.
Whereas 177 (21.80%) of women discontinued using the method within a year.
The factors age, number of children, who made the decision on the choice of the method used, the type of contraceptive method used, and taking counseling before using the method were found significant at 5% level of significance.
Conclusion.
Young women, respondents who have no or a small number of children, and not the decision maker on the choice of the method were more likely to discontinue.
Whereas women who did not take counseling are less likely to discontinue.
When compared to women who used implant those women who used pills and injectables are more likely to discontinue.
Thus, the study identified factors that contribute to the discontinuation of modern contraception methods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yifru, Gizaw T.& Haileyesus, Mesfin T.& Tafa, Belay. 2020. Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods Discontinuation among Women within Reproductive Age in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174104
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yifru, Gizaw T.…[et al.]. Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods Discontinuation among Women within Reproductive Age in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174104
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yifru, Gizaw T.& Haileyesus, Mesfin T.& Tafa, Belay. Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods Discontinuation among Women within Reproductive Age in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174104
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1174104