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Reproductive Rights Knowledge, Health Care Utilization, and Contraceptive Use in Pakistan: A Reproductive Rights
Sadia Saeed1, Vijayan Pillai2, Azka Gouher3
1Department of Sociology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Open Access Journal of Contraception
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Reproductive rights knowledge does not directly increase contraceptive use. However, improved access to healthcare significantly influences women's ability to use family planning methods effectively.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Family planning programs in developing nations often integrate reproductive rights education with healthcare access.
- The impact of this dual strategy on contraceptive use in Pakistan is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of reproductive rights knowledge on contraceptive use among Pakistani women.
- To examine the role of healthcare utilization as a mediator in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A structured questionnaire was administered to 160 educated, married Pakistani women aged 18-45.
- Data analysis involved multivariate techniques, including latent class analysis and multiple classification analysis.
Main Results:
- Reproductive rights knowledge showed no direct correlation with contraceptive use.
- Healthcare system utilization significantly mediated the relationship between reproductive rights knowledge and contraceptive use.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing healthcare access and availability is crucial for improving contraceptive uptake.
- Strengthening reproductive rights awareness and knowledge empowers women in utilizing family planning services.
- A coordinated approach between healthcare systems and family planning programs is vital for effective public health campaigns.
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