Married women’s autonomy and post-delivery modern contraceptive use in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Married women’s autonomy and post-delivery modern contraceptive use in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background Although use of modern contraception is considered beneficial in lowering maternal and child mortality rates, the prevalence of contraceptive use remains low in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study examined modern contraceptive use and its linkage to women’s autonomy. Met...

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Main Authors: Yuji Sano, Roger Antabe, Kilian Nasung Atuoye, Joseph A. Braimah, Sylvester Z. Galaa, Isaac Luginaah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Modern contraceptive
Women’s autonomy
Maternal and child health
Demographic and health survey
The Democratic Republic of Congo
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0540-1

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