The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding factors
influencing contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2015. A total of 58 …

Although the range of contraceptives includes methods for men, namely condoms,
vasectomy and withdrawal that men use directly, and the Standard Days Method (SDM) that …

Husband's/partner's support for family planning may influence a women's modern
contraceptive use. Socio-demographic factors, couple communication about family planning …

Background Despite the growing body of evidence on use of modern contraceptives among
women in sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about the broader context in which …

Background Reproductive health issues are an inclusive concern for both men and women.
In order to improve maternal health, strengthening male participation in family planning is an …

Background Family planning (FP) researchers and policy makers have often overlooked the
importance of involving men in couples' fertility choices and contraception, despite the fact …

Background Nigeria remains a focus for increasing contraceptive use, as it is one of the most
populous countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of the current study was to …

Family planning programs have made vast progress in many regions of sub-Saharan Africa
in the last decade, but francophone West Africa is still lagging behind. More emphasis on …

Objectives This study aims to examine associations between spousal communication about
contraception and ever use of modern contraception, overt modern contraceptive use (with …

Background Postpartum depression is an important but neglected public health issue in low-
and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to assess postpartum depressive …