Title:
Assessing factors that influence the utilization of modern contraceptives among men and women of reproductive age in Northern Ghana and strategies to improve uptake
Authors:
Abugri, Prince Akebo
Year:
2015
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Factors, Family Planning, Contraceptives, Systematic Reviews, Evidence, Northern Ghana
Abstract:
Background: An understanding of factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptives is relevant for efforts aimed at increasing utilization among the general public. This study therefore sorts to contribute to the discussion on how the utilization of modern contraceptives can be improved in Northern Ghana. Method: Literature review was the method used for the study. Only English literature published after 2005 were included in the study. However, selected classics and strategic documents that were published before 2005 were included. Andersen‟s behavioural model was used to analyse the factors that influenced contraceptive utilization in Northern Ghana. Results: Factors that influenced utilization was not just limited to health care factors like availability of contraceptives, cost and service provision. It was also influenced by economic, social and cultural factors. However, the factors that exerted the most influence in Northern Ghana included availability of contraceptives, service quality, gender norms and values, education and perceived risks and fear. People who lived in urban centres generally used contraceptive more than those in rural areas. Conclusion and Recommendation: Increasing utilization therefore requires a well-planned horizontal approach that considers all these factors influencing utilization. Programs that were client cantered, addressed gender norms and ensured access to contraceptive were found to be more successful. The study recommends establishment of contraceptive delivery teams, value clarification and tasks shifting among others to dealing with the problem.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Ghana, Republic of
Region:
West Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2015 Abugri
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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