Mekeda Sinaga
Ethiopia
Research Article
Predictors of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive use among Married Women Visiting Health Facilities in Jimma Town
Author(s): Ayanos Taye, Mirkuzie Woldie and Mekeda SinagaAyanos Taye, Mirkuzie Woldie and Mekeda Sinaga
Background: A long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) method is a birth control method, which provides effective contraception for an extended period of time without requiring user action. The most common methods of these contraceptives are non-hormonal copper intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) and implantable contraceptive which are safe, effective, convenient and less expensive for the users. Ethiopia is one of the Sub-Saharan African countries with highest maternal mortality rate with 673 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. The prevalence of family planning in Ethiopia among married women is 29% of these 2% and 3.4% are using IUCD and implant, respectively. There are many factors related to the use of long-acting methods. Despite this, the use of long acting reversible contraceptives is still low in Africa, especially Ethiopia. There is no study th.. View More»
