BACKGROUND: A survey was conducted to evaluate the pattern of sexual behavior and
contraceptive use among female students aged 15 to 24 years attending tertiary institutions …

Context: Many Nigerian women experience unwanted pregnancies. To prevent associated
health problems, it is important to understand the factors related to unwanted pregnancy in …

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence and determinants of choice of
contraceptive methods among rural women in Osun state, Nigeria. Materials and Methods …

Background: South African teenage pregnancy rates remain high by international
comparison and, in the rural town of Taung, the rate of 13% is twice the national average of …

Background: Unsafe abortions of unintended pregnancies contribute significantly to
maternal deaths in Nigeria. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a widely used method of …

Introduction: Contraception is major component of reproductive health. The study aims to
document the awareness of contraception and its use in Uyo, South-south Nigeria and …

CONTEXT: Despite declining fertility in Ghana, modern contraceptive use—even in urban
areas—is low for reasons that remain unclear. Few studies have explored what drives …

This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of contraceptive use among women of
reproductive age in Calabar Metropolis, southern Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was …

Unintended pregnancy is a worldwide problem. Unintended or unplanned pregnancy refers
to the sum of mistimed and unwanted pregnancies. A woman is assumed to have a mistimed …

Aims: Pregnancies which are too many, too early and too frequent result in maternal/child
morbidity and mortality. Delivery of effective family planning services has a direct impact on …