ABSTRACT
Background: The use of modern contraceptive methods still remains low in sub-Saharan Africa despite the enormous benefits that could be derived from their use. Modern contraceptive use has played a key role in reducing the world’s total fertility rate, especially in developing countries, including Ghana. However, few empirical studies have been done in the Ashaiman Municipal Area of Ghana- a place where fertility rate is high-to identify the factors influencing the uptake of modern contraceptives. This study therefore aimed to identifying the determinants of modern contraceptive use among market women in the Ashaiman municipality.
Methods: The study employed a cross sectional design. A structured questionnaire was used in gathering data from a total of 290 market women of reproductive age (18-49 years) just for the purpose of study in the Ashaiman market. Descriptive, bivariate and logistic regression analysis techniques were used to analyze the data.
Results: The study found that there was a universal awareness of modern contraceptives among the respondents. However the use of contraceptive was relatively low (37%). Sociodemographic factors such as the age and educational status of women were not significantly associated with use of modern contraceptives. A significant proportion (68.4%) of women who thought using modern contraceptives was bad were not using modern contraceptive (p
ASIEDU, A (2021). Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Market Women Of The Ashaiman Market In The Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-modern-contraceptive-use-among-market-women-of-the-ashaiman-market-in-the-greater-accra-region-ghana
ASIEDU, AGNES "Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Market Women Of The Ashaiman Market In The Greater Accra Region, Ghana" Afribary. Afribary, 12 Apr. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-modern-contraceptive-use-among-market-women-of-the-ashaiman-market-in-the-greater-accra-region-ghana. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
ASIEDU, AGNES . "Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Market Women Of The Ashaiman Market In The Greater Accra Region, Ghana". Afribary, Afribary, 12 Apr. 2021. Web. 20 Sep. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-modern-contraceptive-use-among-market-women-of-the-ashaiman-market-in-the-greater-accra-region-ghana >.
ASIEDU, AGNES . "Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Market Women Of The Ashaiman Market In The Greater Accra Region, Ghana" Afribary (2021). Accessed September 20, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-modern-contraceptive-use-among-market-women-of-the-ashaiman-market-in-the-greater-accra-region-ghana