Examination of Current and future determinant factors of modern contraceptive use among youth in addis abeba,Ethiopia.
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2019-12
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Addis Abeba University
Abstract
Background: Family planning and modern contraceptive use have relatively little attention to
the roles that could be played among the youth regarding fertility regulation. Consequently,
there is a shortage of information on modern contraceptive use as regards to knowledge,
attitudes and practices among the youth alongside future intentions, and their fertility
preferences in Addis Ababa.
Objective: To identify current modern contraceptive use, intention to use in the future and
determinant factors among the youth population of 15 to 24 years in Addis Ababa
Methods: The study used a community-based cross-sectional quantitative survey conducted
from July 2018 to June 2019 in Addis Ababa. A total of 552 youth within the ages of 15-24
years were included in the study through multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were
collected through structured pre tested questionnaire. Data were entered into Epidata 4.4.3.1 and
analyzed by using SPSS version 23 for windows. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean,
median were used to summarize the results. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses
were done. Quantitative data were summarized by using tables.
Results: Main source of information was the media, 407(82.9 %) which formed the highest.
Out of 522 participants, Two hundred eighty eight (52.2%) are ever users, 249(45.1%) are
current users, and 264(47.8%) are never users of modern contraceptives. In multiple logistic
regression analysis, age, having a partner, discussion with partner or spouse, was significantly
associated with current modern contraceptive use.
Conclusions: The study showed a high prevalence of knowledge of contraceptive methods
among the youth, and high intention to use in the future. Age group 15 to 19 years had high
level of modern contraceptive use. Generally current use of modern contraceptives methods is
below fifty percent (45.1%) which is below the Government target goal in Addis Ababa.
Family planning/modern contraceptives programs should focus on having partners, spousal
discussion; encourage youth ages 19 to 24 years to use modern contraceptives and more
media advocacy on modern contraceptive
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Modern contraceptives, Ages 15-19years, Discussion, Partner. Addis Ababa