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Intention to use contraceptives and subsequent contraceptive behavior in Morocco
1Macro International, Inc., Calverton, MD 20705, USA.
Studies in Family Planning
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Contraceptive intentions strongly predict future use in Morocco, second only to prior use. Unmet need for contraception was higher among women intending to use but not using contraceptives.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Demography
- Social Science
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing contraceptive use is crucial for reproductive health initiatives.
- Contraceptive intention is a key predictor of behavior, but its strength relative to other factors needs examination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between stated contraceptive intentions and subsequent use over three years in Morocco.
- To identify factors contributing to the gap between intention and actual contraceptive practice.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal analysis of data from the 1992 Morocco Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the 1995 Morocco Panel Survey.
- Statistical modeling to assess the predictive power of contraceptive intentions on future use, controlling for covariates.
Main Results:
- Stated intention to use contraceptives in 1992 significantly predicted use by 1995, second only to previous contraceptive use.
- Women intending to use but not using contraceptives in 1992 were more likely to have an unmet need for contraception in 1995.
- Weakly held fertility preferences were associated with a failure to act on contraceptive intentions.
Conclusions:
- Contraceptive intention is a strong, independent predictor of contraceptive behavior in Morocco.
- Addressing unmet need requires understanding the nuances of intention formation and behavioral execution.
- Fertility preferences play a role in translating contraceptive intentions into practice.
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