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Prevalence and Determinants of Contraceptive Use and Intention among Women in Nigeria

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  • Sunmola, K.A.

    (Department of Gender and Development Studies, Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria)

  • Oluwadare, C.T.

    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria)

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Despite government intervention programmes and policy, contraceptive use remains lowest in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria inclusive. The study examines the prevalence of contraceptive use and intention. The associated factors influencing contraceptive use and intention among women are also examined. Data was explored among 41,821 women of reproductive age (15-49) years from 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey for the analysis. The study found that 11% women were using modern method, 4% were using traditional method, 34% intended to use contraceptives while 52% did not intend to use contraceptives. The chi-square analysis established a significant association (p

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  • Sunmola, K.A. & Oluwadare, C.T., 2025. "Prevalence and Determinants of Contraceptive Use and Intention among Women in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(3), pages 990-998, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:3:p:990-998
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