TITLE:
Factors Associated with the Use of Modern Contraceptive Methods by Women of Childbearing Age in Parakou in 2017
AUTHORS:
K. Salifou, R. Sidi Imorou, M. Vodouhe, M. E. Gounon, F. Hounkponou, A. Obossou, C. Koukoui, R. X. E. Perrin, E. Alihonou
KEYWORDS:
Methods, Modern Contraception, Use, Factors Associated, Women of Childbearing Age, Parakou
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.8 No.5,
May
21,
2018
ABSTRACT: As in other countries of West Africa, Benin has a
low rate of MCM utilization. The
factors which lead to this low rate of use vary from one country to another. Purpose: The purpose of this work was to determine the
factors associated with the use of modern contraceptive method (MCM) by women of childbearing age (WCBA) in Parakou in 2017. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional and descriptive study with an analytical purpose among
WCBA selected in households of the municipality of Parakou after a 2-degree cluster
survey. Results: The WCBA’s average age was
29 ± 5.6 years old with extremes of 15 and 46 years. The modern contraceptive
prevalence was 14.74%. Among WCBA, 57.14% had an average level of knowledge.
The media were the main source of information (75.84%). Among them 34.39% never
discussed the matter with their spouse; the latter were not in favor of contraception.
The educational level, the perception of woman, the spouse’s favorable opinion,
the discussion with the spouse, the level of knowledge of MCM and the knowledge
of the existence of FP service were significantly associated with the use of
MCM with p = 0.0000
after multivariate analysis. Conclusion: The level of MCM use still
remains low. Any effort to increase the modern contraceptive prevalence should
take into account its associated factors in order to optimize the use of MCM in
the municipality of Parakou in 2017.