Results: 18

Adolescents’ knowledge and use of sexual and reproductive health services in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Afr. j. reprod. health; 26 (6), 2022
Contraceptive knowledge is vital to promoting youth health. It has been proven to lower the high rates of unwanted pregnancies,and STIs including HIV/AIDS. The aim of the study was to examine the level of contraceptive knowledge and use among youths in Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) Nigeria. The study...

Factors Associated with Failed Contraception in Women Attending Level One Hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia

Med. j. Zambia; 49 (2), 2022
Background: Unintended pregnancy is a major public health concern due to its impact on maternal morbidity and mortality. Contraceptive failure is one of the causes of unintended pregnancy. Data on factors associated with contraceptive method failure is scarce. This study therefore aimed to explore facto...

Experiences of adolescent pregnancy among Maasai in Kenya: Implications for prevention

Afr. j. reprod. health; 26 (6), 2022
Adolescent fertility rates are high in Kenya and increase the likelihood of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The objectives were to (1) explore the prevalence of unintended pregnancy among Maasai adolescent mothers, (2) understand the context in which pregnancy is occurring, and (3) suggest c...

Early removal of etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant at a community health centre in Pretoria

The etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant offers efficacy for three years, but some women remove it earlier than prescribed. This study discusses factors associated with the early removal of these implants at a Pretoria community health centre between 01January 2020 to 30 June 2020.Methods: A c...

Determinants of contraceptive use in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

In Côte d’Ivoire, contraceptive prevalence is low (21%). The search for determinants of contraceptive use could make it possible to redirect existing strategies. The objective is to identify the determinants of the use of contraception among women in Abidjan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted fro...

Contraceptive acceptability and associated factors among young women (15-24) living with HIV/AIDS: a hospital-based study in Kampala, Uganda

African Health Sciences; 22 (1), 2022
introduction: In Uganda, over 43% of all pregnancies among young women (15-24 years) living with HIV are either unwanted or mistimed. Unintended pregnancies account for 21.3% of neonatal HIV infections. The objective was to determine acceptability of contraceptives and associated factors among young wome...

Drivers of contraceptive use choice in Zambia

Modern approaches of birth control have emerged as broadly accepted family planning methods in replacement of traditional alternatives. However, the effectiveness of modern contraceptives has been challenged by serious side effects, either experienced or expected, with inhibiting consequences on the acce...

Male attitudes towards family planning in the Limpopo province of South Africa

Women often do not receive support from their partners with regards to familyplanning (FP), which can lead to hesitancy and inconsistent use. This study sought tounderstand the male attitudes that contribute to this.Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in 2019 using focus group discussi...