Factors influencing the use of birth control methods at Abokobi, Ga east district

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