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Men's behavior surrounding use of contraceptives in Guinea
Mamadou Diouldé Baldé1, Boubacar Alpha Diallo1, Rachidatou Compaoré2
1Center for Research in Reproductive Health in Guinea, Donka University National Hospital, Conakry, Republic Guinea; Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea.
Objective:
To analyze the sociocultural determinants that influence the attitude and practices of men toward contraceptive use in Guinea.
Methods:
A sequential, mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative study was carried out in two regions of Guinea with a low rate of contraceptive prevalence, and in the capital city of Conakry. A total of 1170 people (men and women) were interviewed.
Results:
Findings showed a positive perception of family planning overall, but reluctance to use modern contraception. The reasons for non-use of contraceptive methods were primarily the hope of having many children and religious prohibition associated with customs. Making decisions on contraceptive use within a couple represents a major cause of misunderstanding between spouses. Communication within a couple on the use of contraception is quickly declined by men.
Conclusion:
The findings demonstrate the need to develop communication strategies within a couple to improve the use of contraceptives.
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