Introduction In low-and middle-income countries, pregnancy-related complications are major
causes of death for young women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of first …

Background Expanding access and use of effective contraception is important in achieving
universal access to reproductive healthcare services, especially in low-and middle-income …

Background Utilization of modern contraceptives is still low in low-and middle-income
countries, although fertility and population growth rates are high. In Senegal, modern …

Background: In low-income countries such as Benin, most people have poor access to
healthcare services. There is scarcity of evidence about barriers to accessing healthcare …

Background Early initiation of childbearing leads to an increase in total fertility rate and
population growth. It has been linked with both maternal and child morbidity and mortality …

Objectives The study aimed to assess the determinants of modern contraceptive method use
among young women in Benin. Design A mixed-methods design. Setting and participants …

Background Intention to use contraceptive methods has an overriding importance to better
visualize the women's future needs and more likely to translate it to actual behavior. It is …

Background In developing countries, short birth interval is one of the major public health
issues. It is one of the leading cause's adverse birth outcomes in the worldwide. Despite the …

Intimate partner violence has been associated with numerous consequences for women,
including pregnancy termination. This study aimed to examine the association between …

Background Unmet need for family planning among adolescent girls and young women
(AGYW) is a common cause of the low contraceptive utilization in developing countries …