Introduction Despite the desire of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA) to use contraceptives, the majority of them have challenges with …

Abstract Introduction Globally, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bears the highest proportion of
women with unmet need for contraception as nearly 25% of women of reproductive age in …

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 …

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 Different evidence suggested that couples often disagree about the desirability
of pregnancy and the use of contraceptives. Increased women's decision-making on …

Introduction Given the social, economic, and health consequences of early parenthood,
unintended pregnancy, and the risks of HIV infection and subsequent transmission, there is …

Abstract Background Although Malawi is one of the countries with highest Contraceptive
Prevalence Rate (CPR) in Sub–Saharan Africa, pregnancies and fertility among young …

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

Modern contraceptive methods are effective tools for controlling fertility and reducing
unwanted pregnancies. Yet, the unmet need for modern contraception (UNMC) remains …