Factors associated with unmet need for modern contraception in post-conflict Liberia
African Journal of Reproductive Health
; 18(2): 58-67, 2014. ilus
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ABSTRACT
We examined the association between intimate partner violence and unmet need for modern contraception in post-conflict Liberia. This is a secondary analysis of data collected using the Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) method. Data from 499 sexually experienced young women (aged 14-25) in Montserrado County, Liberia were examined. Intimate partner violence (55.7%), unintended pregnancy (83.2%), and abortion (45.3%) were pervasive in the study population. An estimated 35.9% of respondents had an unmet need for modern contraception. However, multivariate logistic regression results did not reveal an association between intimate partner violence and unmet need (OR 1.11; 95% CI 0.70-1.75). Among covariates examined, only contraceptive use at sexual debut (26.1%) was significantly associated with unmet need (OR 0.27; 95% CI 0.14-0.52). Liberian youth need information about and access to modern contraceptive methods besides condoms. Interventions to identify and treat victims of violence are also needed. Afr J Reprod Health 2014; 18[2] 58-67)
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Assunto principal:
Gravidez não Desejada
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Maus-Tratos Conjugais
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Adolescente
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Aborto Induzido
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Anticoncepção
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Emergências
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Libéria
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
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En
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African Journal of Reproductive Health
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article