Given the current low contraceptive use and corresponding high levels of unwanted
pregnancies leading to induced abortions and poor maternal health outcomes among rural …

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, few studies have stressed the importance of spatial
heterogeneity analysis in modern contraceptive use and the relationships with high-risk …

Background: Globally 10% of women have an unmet need for contraception, with higher
rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Programs to improve family planning (FP) outcomes require …

Background High total fertility rates in Burkina Faso and Mali are leading to population
growth beyond the agricultural and fiscal means of its citizens. Providing access to …

Background: The Rwandan government has set family planning (FP) as one of the goals
and strategies to improve the health of the population. However, unmet needs for modern …

Background: This study assessed some demographic and socio-cultural factors that
influence contraceptive uptake among reproductive-aged women in Tamale Metropolis of …

Background Family planning is an integral component of maternal and child health services
in Ghana. Although knowledge on contraception is universal and most women attend …

Introduction In Burkina Faso, despite several efforts to improve contraceptive uptake,
contraceptive prevalence remains low. Studies suggest that the low levels of family planning …

Abstract Background In Ghana, there is an increase in contraceptive use for traditional and
modern methods in rural areas. This study seeks to examine the prevalence and …

Background Health care visits during pregnancy, childbirth and after childbirth may be
crucial in expanding the uptake of contraceptive care in resource-poor settings. However …