OBJECTIVES: We examined the role of community-level factors in explaining geographic variations in modern contraceptive use in 6 African countries. METHODS: We analyzed Demographic and Health Survey and contextual data sources with multilevel modeling techniques to identify factors contributing to geographic variations in women's use of modern contraceptives. RESULTS: We found significant associations between several community-level factors and reported use of modern contraceptive methods. We also identified several pathways of influence between the community and the individual. CONCLUSIONS: Aspects of a community's sociocultural and economic environment appear to influence a woman's use of modern contraceptive methods.
OBJECTIVES: We examined the role of community-level factors in explaining geographic variations in modern contraceptive use in 6 African countries. METHODS: We analyzed Demographic and Health Survey and contextual data sources with multilevel modeling techniques to identify factors contributing to geographic variations in women's use of modern contraceptives. RESULTS: We found significant associations between several community-level factors and reported use of modern contraceptive methods. We also identified several pathways of influence between the community and the individual. CONCLUSIONS: Aspects of a community's sociocultural and economic environment appear to influence a woman's use of modern contraceptive methods.
Authors: Naw H Khu; Bellington Vwalika; Etienne Karita; William Kilembe; Roger A Bayingana; Deborah Sitrin; Heidi Roeber-Rice; Emily Learner; Amanda C Tichacek; Lisa B Haddad; Kristin M Wall; Elwyn N Chomba; Susan A Allen Journal: Contraception Date: 2012-11-12 Impact factor: 3.375
Authors: Ilene S Speizer; Audrey Pettifor; Stirling Cummings; Catherine Macphail; Immo Kleinschmidt; Helen V Rees Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2009-04-16 Impact factor: 9.308