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 …

The total fertility rate in Mali (6.2) is the third highest in the world. Despite sociocultural
similarities, the total fertility rate in neighboring Senegal is 4.2. The aim of this study is to …

Introduction Modern contraceptive use is important for improving health and socioeconomic
outcomes, but Ethiopia is among the lowest-using countries. Therefore, this study aimed to …

Introduction Modern contraceptive methods are a scientifically effective method to control the
fertility of reproductive-aged groups of people. The women's use of contraceptive methods …

Background The world's population has increased faster than expected due to high fertility
rates, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for most of the increase. Modern contraceptive …

Background The importance of contraception use is immense for young girls of age 15–24
years. In literatures, there were significant attempts made to study factors associated with …

Background Contraceptive use is a key indicator of improving the health and well-being of
women, mothers and their families, preventing unwanted pregnancies, and reducing …

Purpose In this study, the authors determined the prevalence of contraceptive use among
Pakistani women and assessed factors influencing the utilization of contraception with a …

Abstract Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is the most widely used tool for screening
for major depressive disorder (MDD). Although its reliability and validity have been proven …

Background. The use of birth control methods is influenced by complex and competing
socioeconomic and demographic factors. Regardless of the complexity of the behavioral …