Factors influencing the use of birth control methods at Abokobi, Ga east district
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2015-04-17
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University of Ghana
Abstract
The population of Ghana has been doubling every 28 years. The rapid
population growth rate and the expanding basic needs and wants of
the people of Ghana arising from increasing economic growth have
made population control and management of urgent importance. A
mechanism that can be used to achieve effective population control
and management is birth control through the use of contraceptives.
Based on this premise, a study was undertaken to assess the awareness
of and factors influencing the use of birth control methods among
women aged between 15 and 49 years, in their reproductive lifespan,
at Abokobi. The survey-based study was based on scientific sampling
method using cluster sampling involving 120 women living in 99
houses.
The results of the analysis indicated that all the 120 women respondents
were aware of at least one birth control method suggesting a
universal awareness of birth control methods. The analysis confirmed
that the age and educational attainment of the woman increased the
level of awareness of birth control methods. Being in a current sexual
relationship, the level of awareness of birth control methods and
having children increased the likelihood of women using birth control
methods. Women who were currently married and were between the
ages of 20 and 40 years were less likely to use birth control methods
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School of social sciences colloquium
Keywords
population, birth control, relationship, women