Abstract / Description of output
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the recent literature regarding the underuse of modern contraception in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and examine the link with poverty, conflict, sustainable development and climate change. Methods: Data were examined in the PubMed, Hindawi and Science Direct databases. Selected studies were primary research published in the last 10 years relating to modern contraceptive use in SSA. Results: Six common themes contributing to modern contraceptive underuse in SSA emerged: conflicts and security, religious and cultural restrictions, partner consent and support, misconceptions and lack of education, health system barriers and the socioeconomic benefits of having a larger family. Conclusions: The identified barriers to modern contraceptive use in SSA are preventable. It is imperative to ensure that adequate, sustainable measures are implemented to increase the uptake of modern contraception in SSA.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 314-318 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Jun 2019 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Africa South of the Sahara
- Climate Change
- Contraception/psychology
- Contraception Behavior/ethnology
- Female
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Health Services Misuse
- Humans
- Religion
- Sustainable Development