Desta Hiko
Ethiopia
Research Article
Intention to Use Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptives Methods and Associated Factors among Family Planning Clients in West Ethiopia
Author(s): Gemechis Hambissa, Lelisa Sena, Desta Hiko and Hailu MergaGemechis Hambissa, Lelisa Sena, Desta Hiko and Hailu Merga
Background: Long acting and permanent methods (LAPMs) of family planning (FP) are essentially important to achieve health related goals, and to meet individuals and couple’s needs. Worldwide, an estimated 80 million (38.1%) of all pregnancies are unintended and 33 million of these are due to ineffective use of a contraceptives. An increase in the use of LAPMs can reduce unintended pregnancies and the incidence of abortion. But, utilization of LAPMs is very low. Yet, the level and barriers to the use of LAPMs are not well explored in the study area. Therefore, this study was to assess intention to use LAPMs and associated factors among FP clients in Nekemte Town.
Methods: Health facility based cross-sectional study was conducted on randomly selected 388 subjects in March 2015. The sample subjects were selected from all health facilities.. View More»
