Literature on the effect of decision-making patterns on contraceptive use often does not (1)
distinguish between women participating in decisions and controlling them, and (2) account …

The aim of this study was to determine men's perceptions about family planning and how
they participate or wish to participate in family planning activities in Mpigi District, central …

Fertility remains high and contraceptive use is low in much of sub-Saharan Africa despite
high levels of unmet need for contraception and clear evidence of excess fertility. Using data …

Research has indicated that gender dynamics—and in particular men's disapproval of family
planning—have had an influence on the low levels of contraceptive use in sub‐Saharan …

African men play important roles in the decisions about family life, including fertility and
family planning. However, fertility and family planning research and programmes have …

Experience suggests that the incorporation of gender approaches into family planning (FP)
and reproductive health (RH) programs may increase their impact and sustainability, but …

Background: This paper examines myths, misinformation, factual information, and
communication about family planning and their effects on contraceptive use in Nigeria …

Family planning utilization in Tanzania is low. This study was cross sectional. It examined
family planning use and socio demographic variables, social networks, knowledge and …

Poor adherence is one of the main causes of unintended pregnancies among women of
reproductive age. The purpose of this study was to establish the predictors of contraceptive …

METHODS: Data from the 2010 Family Health and Wealth Survey were used In bivariate
and multinomial logistic regression analyses to identify associations between relationship …