Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Market Women Of The Ashaiman Market In The Greater Accra Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT

Background: The use of modern contraceptive methods still remains low in sub-Saharan Africa despite the enormous benefits that could be derived from their use.  Modern contraceptive use has played a key role in reducing the world’s total fertility rate, especially in developing countries, including Ghana. However, few empirical studies have been done in the Ashaiman Municipal Area of Ghana- a place where fertility rate is high-to identify the factors influencing the uptake of modern contraceptives. This study therefore aimed to identifying the determinants of modern contraceptive use among market women in the Ashaiman municipality.

Methods: The study employed a cross sectional design. A structured questionnaire was used in gathering data from a total of 290 market women of reproductive age (18-49 years) just for the purpose of study in the Ashaiman market. Descriptive, bivariate and logistic regression analysis techniques were used to analyze the data.

Results: The study found that there was a universal awareness of modern contraceptives among the respondents. However the use of contraceptive was relatively low (37%). Sociodemographic factors such as the age and educational status of women were not significantly associated with use of modern contraceptives. A significant proportion (68.4%) of women who thought using modern contraceptives was bad were not using modern contraceptive (p