Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married women at Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, northwest Ethiopia

• DOI: 10.1186/s12905-018-0611-3
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03T07:14:56Z
• Authors: Geta Asrade Alema...; Abel Fekadu; Mezgebu Yitayal; Yigzaw Kebede; Solomon Mekonnen ...; Tadesse Awoke Ayele; Zemichael Gizaw; Mamo Wubeshet; Kindie Fentahun M...; Abebaw Addis Gelagay; Temesgen Azmeraw; Melkamu Birku; Kassahun Alemu; Amare Tariku; Terefe Derso; Adino Tesfahun; Nigusie Birhan Te...; Zemene Tigabu; Abebaw Gebeyehu; Getu Debalkie; Gashaw Andargie Biks
• Keywords: Odds; Marital status

Despite the enormous benefits of family planning services, contraceptive utilization still remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is regional variation modern Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine prevalence and determinants Dabat demographic health surveillance system site, northwest A re-census carried out Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) site from October December 2014. Data 8271 married women collected used. The outcome variable current any methods whereas socio economic variables were potential considered. Bi-variable multivariable binary logistic regression along with odds ratio 95% confidence interval used describe strength association. Prevalence among DHSS found be 32.5% (95%CI: 31.5, 33.5%). After adjusting for covariates; using 2.35 times, 1.91 1.39 times higher secondary above educational level, urban residents, having six living children, respectively. Modern very low. Effort has applied improve women's level that increases their understanding reproductive issues. It also important give special emphasis rural those aged 20–40 years, or more children while serving methods.