Teye Joseph Kofi
Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2013 Jun;17(2):58-71.
This study examines the socio-demographic determinants of modern contraceptive use among women in the Asuogyaman district of Ghana. The results reveal that although 97% of the survey respondents knew of at least one modern method of contraception, only 16% of them were using modern contraceptives. Statistical tests show that level of education, place of residence, and work status significantly influence modern contraceptive use among women in the study area. Fear of side effects, desire for more children, and partner's disapproval were the main barriers to modern contraceptive use in the study area. The use of traditional methods of contraception was very high because of the perception that they are safer. Based on these findings, it has been suggested that in addition to making family planning services available and accessible, health workers must address attitudinal factors such as fear of side effects and high fertility preferences.
本研究调查了加纳阿苏奥亚曼地区女性使用现代避孕方法的社会人口学决定因素。结果显示，尽管97%的调查受访者知晓至少一种现代避孕方法，但其中只有16%的人在使用现代避孕措施。统计测试表明，教育水平、居住地点和工作状况对研究区域内女性使用现代避孕方法有显著影响。对副作用的恐惧、想要更多孩子的愿望以及伴侣的反对是研究区域内使用现代避孕方法的主要障碍。由于认为传统避孕方法更安全，其使用率非常高。基于这些发现，有人建议，除了提供和普及计划生育服务外，卫生工作者还必须解决诸如对副作用的恐惧和高生育偏好等态度因素。
