Tsegahun Worku Brhanie
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, BahirDar University,
Ethiopia
Research Article
Assessment of Factors Affecting Modern Contraceptive Utilization in Merawi Town, Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s): Tsegahun Worku Brhanie and Mequanent Tsegaye AsiresTsegahun Worku Brhanie and Mequanent Tsegaye Asires
Background: The population of the world is increasing from day to day especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. The highest maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates associated with child bearing, pregnancies and abortion in such countries are the main problems. Objective: The study had been done to determine prevalence of modern contraception, roles of males and religious leaders on contraception as well as to identify limitations. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in Merawi town, Mecha woreda, west Gojjam zone, north western Ethiopia, from January to May 2012. A total of 353 women from the target population (15-49 years of age) living in Merawi were interviewed with questionnaire. Knowledge, attitude and practice on contraception were evaluated. Statistical analysis were done by using SPSS version 16.0 Results: The contraceptive prevalence rat.. View More»
