Abstract Background In Ghana, the use of modern contraceptives has been shown to be
consistently low among women in informal jobs. This study examined the awareness …

Introduction: the phenomenon of unintended adolescent pregnancy continues to be a
reproductive and public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Healthcare providers play an …

Methods: We conducted a scoping review guided by Arksey and O'Malley's framework. We
searched for articles from the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, American Doctoral …

Background: Sexual and reproductive decision-making has emerged as an important health
indicator in family reproductive health issues. While there is evidence of male dominance in …

Background Factors influencing contraceptive use and non-use among women of advanced
reproductive age have been insufficiently researched in Nigeria. This study examines factors …

Aims: To compare contraceptive practices among rural and urban women in Osun State,
South-western Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration …

Adolescence is a period characterised by increased exploration and exposure to risk-taking
behaviours, including unsafe sex (Gomes et al. 2006: 214). Unprotected sexual intercourse …

The study was to determine the predictors of use of modern contraception among women in
Accra, Ghana. Data were collected by trained interviewers using questionnaires. Complete …

Background Contraceptive use initiation and continuation is one of the major interventions
for reducing maternal deaths worldwide. Nigeria aimed to achieve a 27% prevalence rate of …

A cross sectional, community-based, descriptive study among women of reproductive age
group (15–49 years) in Nigeria to explore the possible reasons for contraceptive non-use …