Community Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use among Married Women in 21 African Countries Open Access
Elfstrom, Klara Miriam (2011)
Abstract
Contraceptive prevalence is low in the African region despite
considerable family
planning programmatic efforts. This study investigates community
level influences on
modern contraceptive use among married women ages 15 - 49 in 21
African countries.
The analysis builds on previous studies through an examination of
the individual,
household and community level factors that shape contraceptive use.
The data used in
this analysis were from nationally representative Demographic and
Health Surveys
completed between 2005 and 2009. A separate multi-level logistic
model was fitted for
the outcome of current modern contraceptive use in each country.
After controlling for
individual and household level factors, community level factors of
demographics and
fertility norms, gender norms and inequalities, and health
knowledge remain significantly
associated with contraceptive use. The results highlight the
importance of harnessing
community level factors in planning interventions for increasing
access to and utilization
of modern contraceptive methods.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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Contraceptive Use
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Aims and Objectives
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Study Setting: Family Planning in Africa
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
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Determinants of Contraceptive Use
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Multilevel Modeling and the Importance of Community Level Factors
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Community Level Effects on Health Outcomes
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CHAPTER 3: MANUSCRIPT
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CHAPTER 4: PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS
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Future Directions
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Conclusion
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REFERENCES
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APPENDIX
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61
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