Exploring the Influence of Sociocultural Factors on the Non-Utilization of Family Planning amongst Women in Ethiopia’s Pastoralist Regions

Muluken Dessalegn Muluneh (), Woldu Kidane (), Virginia Stulz, Mhiret Ayele, Sintayehu Abebe, Andrea Rossetti, Gedefa Amenu, Azmeraw Ayehu Tesfahun and Makida Berhan
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Muluken Dessalegn Muluneh: Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, P.O. Box 20855, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
Woldu Kidane: Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, P.O. Box 20855, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
Virginia Stulz: Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari St, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia
Mhiret Ayele: Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, P.O. Box 20855, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
Sintayehu Abebe: Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, P.O. Box 20855, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
Andrea Rossetti: Amref Health Africa in Italy Via (St.) Volta n.10, Pregnana Milanese (Milan), 00198 Roma, Italy
Gedefa Amenu: Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, P.O. Box 20855, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
Azmeraw Ayehu Tesfahun: College of Agriculture and Natural Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan P.O. Box 445, Ethiopia
Makida Berhan: Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, P.O. Box 20855, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 7, 1-20

Abstract: This study aimed to explore the sociocultural determinants of family planning (FP) utilization among women in pastoralist areas of Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 682 reproductive-aged women selected from three regions in pastoralist districts. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with women who did not use FP. This study revealed that 47% of women did not use FP. Women who did not use FP were more likely to have shorter spacing between births, lack their partner’s support, not be involved in decisions regarding large household purchases, and have low household expenditures. Overall, the prevalence of not using FP is significantly high in pastoralist communities in Ethiopia. The authors recommend that investment in women’s health and FP be targeted at educational campaigns to raise awareness about FP and its importance. Engaging men and community leaders, promoting their support for FP and contraceptive use, and providing financial assistance to address financial barriers, such as transportation costs and healthcare fees, are important aspects that can increase the utilization of FP methods.

Keywords: family planning; nonuse; pastoralist; regression; sociocultural (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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