Background The use of modern contraceptives among adolescent girls and young women
(AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains an issue that needs urgent attention. This …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of women of reproductive age who
want to avoid pregnancy do not use any method of contraception. This study sought to …

Background and objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted health
systems worldwide, including in Bangladesh, limiting access to family planning information …

Objective To assess the prevalence and factors associated with modern contraceptive (CP)
use among women of the reproductive age. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting We used …

Background Unintended pregnancy constitutes a significant public health challenge in sub-
Saharan Africa and particularly among young people, who are more likely to closely space …

Aim Increasing access to long-acting modern contraceptives (LMAC) is one of the key
factors in preventing unintended pregnancy and protecting women's health rights. However …

Background Family planning helps to reduce poverty, increase gender equity, prevent the
spread of sexually transmitted infections, and reduce maternal, infant, and childhood …

Objective To examine the factors associated with intention to use contraceptives among
married and cohabiting women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design Data for the study were …

Background Post-abortion contraceptive utilization is the initiation and use of family planning
methods at the time of management of abortion or before fertility returns. A significant …

Kenya is among the leading nations in family planning in Africa, having the first official
nationwide family planning program in sub-Saharan Africa. However, Kenya is still one of …