Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Department of Midwifery and Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research
Magnitude and Factors Affecting Long-acting Reversible Contraceptive Utilization among Reproductive Age Women in Silti District, Southern Ethiopia.
Author(s): Biruk Assefa Kebede, Mesfin Abebe Belete, Haweni Adugna Negeri, Hassen Mosa Halil*, Abebe Alemu Anshebo and Ritbano Ahmed Abdo
Background: Worldwide the utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods has been suggested as
the first-line; extremely effective choices for prevention of pregnancy. However, in developing countries including
Ethiopia many women use the short-acting contraceptives. This study intended to assess the magnitude and factors
affecting LARC utilization among reproductive age women in Silti District, Southern Ethiopia.
Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was applied on 528 women using a systematic sampling technique
in the period May 1-30, 2018. The data were collected by a pre-tested and structured questionnaire. Data were entered
into Epi-data (version3.1) and analyzed through SPSS (version 22). A multivariable logistic regression was utilized to
ascertain the associated of LARC utilization at 95%.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0420.20.9.494