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Himiede W Wilson1, Donne K Ameme2, Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi3
1National Public Health Institute of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia.
International Scholarly Research Notices
|October 31, 2017
Summary
In Ghana's Volta Region, contraceptive use increased from 2009-2014, with injectables for females and condoms for males being most popular. However, access remains inadequate across all districts, necessitating further research into influencing factors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Ghana Health System Analysis
Background:
- Volta Region, Ghana, faced high teenage pregnancy rates in 2016 (15.5%).
- Understanding contraceptive access is crucial for addressing adolescent pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of contraceptive methods accessed in Volta Region, Ghana, from 2009 to 2014.
- To analyze access by person, place, and time.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of District Health Information Management System (DHIMS) 2 data (2009-2014).
- Calculation of proportions and trend descriptions for contraceptive use.
Main Results:
- 75% of reproductive-age individuals accessed family planning between 2009-2014.
- Family planning uptake increased from 18% (2009) to 23% (2014).
- Injectables (70%) were most common for females; condoms (>90%) for males, primarily accessed by those aged 20-29.
Conclusions:
- Contraceptive access was inadequate across all Volta Region districts.
- Further research is recommended to identify factors influencing contraceptive uptake.
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