Translational Medicine
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ISSN: 2161-1025
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ISSN: 2161-1025
+44 1223 790975
Department of Public Health, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge and Attitude of Married Men towards Modern Contraceptives in Awetu Mendera Kebele, Jimma Town, Jimma Zone, Oromia Regional State, South West of Ethiopia
Author(s): Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne*, Biresaw Walle, Mekibib Kassa Tessema and Eleni Tesfaye Tegegne
Background: Men are primary and dominant decision makers in all family matters including fertility and family planning an option, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Exploring role of men in family planning has program implication and deserves attention.
Objective: To asses knowledge and attitude of married men towards modern contraceptives in Awetu Mendera Kebele, Jimma town, Jimma zone, South West Ethiopia.
Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted from 15-30 April, 2022 to assess knowledge and attitude of married men towards modern contraceptives and systematic random sampling technique was used. Data collection tools were adapted after review of relevant literature and data were collected by 3 data collectors through face to face interview method using structured questionnaires. Data was edit.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-1025.24.14.314