Contexte: Au Togo, la majorite des femmes qui ont potentiellement besoin de contraception n’utilisent pas la contraception moderne (CM). Les resultats de l’EDS realisee entre 2013 et 2014 montrent une prevalence contraceptive moderne faible (16,7%) chez les femmes en union, avec de fortes disparites entre les regions. Donnees et methode: L’etude contribue a la comprehension des facteurs influencant l’utilisation de la CM au Togo a travers une analyse secondaire des donnees de l’EDST III (2013-2014). Elle se focalise sur les caracteristiques socio-culturelles de la femme avec un accent particulier sur son statut. Resultats: Les resultats obtenus montrent que le groupe ethnique de la femme, son milieu de residence, sa religion, son âge et surtout son statut influencent l’utilisation de la CM au Togo. Conclusion: Toutes les hypotheses enoncees ont ete confirmees par les resultats obtenus, et notamment, l’effet positif du statut de la femme en union sur son utilisation de la contraception moderne. Ces resultats, inedits pour le Togo, sont de nature a orienter utilement les prises de decisions aux niveaux politique et programmatique.
{"title":"Influence du statut de la femme dans le recours à la contraception moderne chez les femmes en union au Togo.","authors":"Dare N.G Betebe, N. Sawadogo","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1169","url":null,"abstract":"Contexte: Au Togo, la majorite des femmes qui ont potentiellement besoin de contraception n’utilisent pas la contraception moderne (CM). Les resultats de l’EDS realisee entre 2013 et 2014 montrent une prevalence contraceptive moderne faible (16,7%) chez les femmes en union, avec de fortes disparites entre les regions. Donnees et methode: L’etude contribue a la comprehension des facteurs influencant l’utilisation de la CM au Togo a travers une analyse secondaire des donnees de l’EDST III (2013-2014). Elle se focalise sur les caracteristiques socio-culturelles de la femme avec un accent particulier sur son statut. Resultats: Les resultats obtenus montrent que le groupe ethnique de la femme, son milieu de residence, sa religion, son âge et surtout son statut influencent l’utilisation de la CM au Togo. Conclusion: Toutes les hypotheses enoncees ont ete confirmees par les resultats obtenus, et notamment, l’effet positif du statut de la femme en union sur son utilisation de la contraception moderne. Ces resultats, inedits pour le Togo, sont de nature a orienter utilement les prises de decisions aux niveaux politique et programmatique.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41506646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context: Population censuses in Nigeria have been plagued with under- or over-enumeration, as well as outright manipulation. This paper examines the claim of manipulated results of Nigeria’s 1991 and 2006 population censuses. Data Source & Method: Data on both censuses were obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics and analyzed via fitting Benford’s probability distribution. The overall census data, as well as aggregate data for the six geopolitical zones of the country were examined to determine the level of conformity with Benford’s distribution, using the Chi-square goodness of fit test. Findings: The conformity analyses showed that the overall counts differed significantly from Benford's in both censuses. The North-West region had the highest deviation in both censuses, while the North-East and South-West had the lowest deviation in 1991 and 2006 censuses, respectively. Significant conformity was observed in the sizes of the local government areas and the population density for the 2006 census. Conclusion: Some datasets with built-in minimum and maximum values may still conform to Benford’s distribution provided the range of values of the first significant digit span digits 1 to 9. Census results should be scrutinized on the basis of Benford’s distribution as an additional check on the quality.
{"title":"Nigeria’s recent population censuses: a Benford-theoretic evaluation","authors":"N. Ikoba, E. Jolayemi, Olusola O. M. Sanni","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1166","url":null,"abstract":"Context: Population censuses in Nigeria have been plagued with under- or over-enumeration, as well as outright manipulation. This paper examines the claim of manipulated results of Nigeria’s 1991 and 2006 population censuses. Data Source & Method: Data on both censuses were obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics and analyzed via fitting Benford’s probability distribution. The overall census data, as well as aggregate data for the six geopolitical zones of the country were examined to determine the level of conformity with Benford’s distribution, using the Chi-square goodness of fit test. Findings: The conformity analyses showed that the overall counts differed significantly from Benford's in both censuses. The North-West region had the highest deviation in both censuses, while the North-East and South-West had the lowest deviation in 1991 and 2006 censuses, respectively. Significant conformity was observed in the sizes of the local government areas and the population density for the 2006 census. Conclusion: Some datasets with built-in minimum and maximum values may still conform to Benford’s distribution provided the range of values of the first significant digit span digits 1 to 9. Census results should be scrutinized on the basis of Benford’s distribution as an additional check on the quality.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42984761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. O. Afam, T. Olowolafe, B. Gbadebo, A. Adebowale
Context: Nigeria is one of the countries yet to undergo demographic transition in sub-Saharan Africa. This study provided estimates of childhood and Adult mortality across geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Data Source and Method: The parameters used in this study were estimated from 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Child and adult mortality were estimated using Brass logit system and siblings survival method respectively and then linked using the logit life tables. Heligman pollard model was used to generate estimates of probability of death. Findings: There were regional variations in the levels of infant and under-five mortality in Nigeria, mortality was highest in the North West and least in South West. Survivorship probabilities decreased as age increased. The age patterns of childhood and adult mortality were similar across all regions. Life expectancy from birth in Nigeria was 58 years. Conclusion: The estimated mortality rates were high and varied across the regions in Nigeria. While government should not relent its efforts in childhood mortality reduction in Nigeria, more attention should be focused on children who live in the Northern part of Nigeria
{"title":"Modelling regional differentials in childhood and adult mortality in Nigeria","authors":"B. O. Afam, T. Olowolafe, B. Gbadebo, A. Adebowale","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1161","url":null,"abstract":"Context: Nigeria is one of the countries yet to undergo demographic transition in sub-Saharan Africa. This study provided estimates of childhood and Adult mortality across geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Data Source and Method: The parameters used in this study were estimated from 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Child and adult mortality were estimated using Brass logit system and siblings survival method respectively and then linked using the logit life tables. Heligman pollard model was used to generate estimates of probability of death. Findings: There were regional variations in the levels of infant and under-five mortality in Nigeria, mortality was highest in the North West and least in South West. Survivorship probabilities decreased as age increased. The age patterns of childhood and adult mortality were similar across all regions. Life expectancy from birth in Nigeria was 58 years. Conclusion: The estimated mortality rates were high and varied across the regions in Nigeria. While government should not relent its efforts in childhood mortality reduction in Nigeria, more attention should be focused on children who live in the Northern part of Nigeria","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47884098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context/Background: Malawi has experienced social and demographic change although economic livelihoods remain characterized by uncertainty. Economic models of fertility posit shifts in the value of children but the role of uncertainty in shaping prevailing wisdoms about good childbearing is often overlooked. Data Source and Methods: Thematic content analysis with 48 in-depth interviews collected with 29 women in Central Malawi at two time points during 2016. Findings: Three dominant schema, or prevailing wisdoms, about good childbearing emerged as guiding individuals through uncertain futures. When implemented, they can both encourage and discourage further childbearing. Economic considerations are dominant in discussions of fertility goals but these don’t always reflect individualistic calculations of available resources. Furthermore, normative uncertainty can encourage less contingent fertility preferences. Conclusion: How individuals navigate fertility goals matters for reducing unintended pregnancy, and for economic and health policy. Investment in stable livelihoods, not just poverty alleviation, and expanded family planning services represent long-term investments.
{"title":"Navigating livelihood uncertainty: prevailing wisdoms guiding fertility preferences in rural Malawi","authors":"Sarah Garver","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1162","url":null,"abstract":"Context/Background: Malawi has experienced social and demographic change although economic livelihoods remain characterized by uncertainty. Economic models of fertility posit shifts in the value of children but the role of uncertainty in shaping prevailing wisdoms about good childbearing is often overlooked. Data Source and Methods: Thematic content analysis with 48 in-depth interviews collected with 29 women in Central Malawi at two time points during 2016. Findings: Three dominant schema, or prevailing wisdoms, about good childbearing emerged as guiding individuals through uncertain futures. When implemented, they can both encourage and discourage further childbearing. Economic considerations are dominant in discussions of fertility goals but these don’t always reflect individualistic calculations of available resources. Furthermore, normative uncertainty can encourage less contingent fertility preferences. Conclusion: How individuals navigate fertility goals matters for reducing unintended pregnancy, and for economic and health policy. Investment in stable livelihoods, not just poverty alleviation, and expanded family planning services represent long-term investments.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49201064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context: This study assessed the trends and transition times in parity progression among women of reproductive age in Nigeria between 1998 and 2012. Data Source & Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study which utilized data from the 2003, 2008 and 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Data were analysed using Descriptive statistics, Brass P/F Ratio, Pandey and Suchrinder Parity Progression Method and Feeney and Yu Method of Period parity Progression. Findings: Our findings show that the proportion of women progressing to next parity was fairly equal for periods 1998-2002 and 2003-2007 with a slight decrease for period 2008-2012. There was a relatively consistent reduction in the speed of progression to high order parities from 1998 – 2012. Conclusion: In conclusion, not much progress has been made with respect to fertility reduction in the country. However, a reduction in the pace of progression to high order parities suggests Nigeria is experiencing a consistent but slow total fertility decline.
{"title":"Trends and transition times in parity progression among women of reproductive age in Nigeria between 1998 and 2012","authors":"I. E. Awoyelu, O. Ayeni, B. Gbadebo, S. Adebowale","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1159","url":null,"abstract":"Context: This study assessed the trends and transition times in parity progression among women of reproductive age in Nigeria between 1998 and 2012. Data Source & Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study which utilized data from the 2003, 2008 and 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Data were analysed using Descriptive statistics, Brass P/F Ratio, Pandey and Suchrinder Parity Progression Method and Feeney and Yu Method of Period parity Progression. Findings: Our findings show that the proportion of women progressing to next parity was fairly equal for periods 1998-2002 and 2003-2007 with a slight decrease for period 2008-2012. There was a relatively consistent reduction in the speed of progression to high order parities from 1998 – 2012. Conclusion: In conclusion, not much progress has been made with respect to fertility reduction in the country. However, a reduction in the pace of progression to high order parities suggests Nigeria is experiencing a consistent but slow total fertility decline.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41852783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Endurance Uzobo, T. Ojo, R. Agbana, A. Kunle-Olowu
Background: The role of social network in influencing different aspects of health behaviour is a growing aspect of social medicine. However, this issue has not received much attention concerning CAM use. Thus, there are very few studies that have attempted to address the influence of social network on CAM use. Hence, the main objective of this study is to examine the role of social network in Complementary and Alternative Medicine use among pregnant women. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study conducted among 361 pregnant women in the South-south region of Nigeria, using the questionnaire and in-depth interview, while analysis was done at the univariate, bivariate and multivariate level and thematic content analysis. Results: Findings from the study showed that, while individual network had a weak influence on the use of CAM, social networks variables jointly predicted the extent of CAM use (R = 0.719, 16R2"> = 0.517, F(5, 136)= 29.162, Adj. 16R2"> = 0.500, p<0.000). In addition, while family (β = .770, p<0.001), friends (β = -.688, p<0.000), religious organisations (β =.508, p<0.000), neighbours (β = -.725, p<0.000) as sources of CAM information independently predicted CAM use, co-workers did not. Conclusion: The study concluded that though individual social network might have minimal influence in the use of CAM, a combination of social network tools could be a potent tool in influencing the complementary and alternative medicine choices of pregnant women. Therefore, health planning and development should consider social networks variables in designing health programmes and policies.
{"title":"Social network and complementary/alternative medicine use among pregnant women in Ogbia Communities of Rivers and Bayelsa States, Nigeria","authors":"Endurance Uzobo, T. Ojo, R. Agbana, A. Kunle-Olowu","doi":"10.11564/33-2-1427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/33-2-1427","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The role of social network in influencing different aspects of health behaviour is a growing aspect of social medicine. However, this issue has not received much attention concerning CAM use. Thus, there are very few studies that have attempted to address the influence of social network on CAM use. Hence, the main objective of this study is to examine the role of social network in Complementary and Alternative Medicine use among pregnant women. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study conducted among 361 pregnant women in the South-south region of Nigeria, using the questionnaire and in-depth interview, while analysis was done at the univariate, bivariate and multivariate level and thematic content analysis. Results: Findings from the study showed that, while individual network had a weak influence on the use of CAM, social networks variables jointly predicted the extent of CAM use (R = 0.719, 16R2\"> = 0.517, F(5, 136)= 29.162, Adj. 16R2\"> = 0.500, p<0.000). In addition, while family (β = .770, p<0.001), friends (β = -.688, p<0.000), religious organisations (β =.508, p<0.000), neighbours (β = -.725, p<0.000) as sources of CAM information independently predicted CAM use, co-workers did not. Conclusion: The study concluded that though individual social network might have minimal influence in the use of CAM, a combination of social network tools could be a potent tool in influencing the complementary and alternative medicine choices of pregnant women. Therefore, health planning and development should consider social networks variables in designing health programmes and policies.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46411161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context: This paper explores evidence-based indicators of the National Water Policy Review (NWPR, 2013) among households in the Mthatha River catchment of the Oliver Regina (OR) Tambo District Municipality, one of the rural areas of South Africa. Data source & Method : A total number of 420 households were surveyed in the upper, township/peri-township, lower and coastal regions of the Mthatha River catchment. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted on the data collected from households. Findings : Approximately 68% of the total households surveyed reported that they have access to the required minimum of 25 litres/person/day, but only 30% had access to piped water either in the house or from public taps. Logistic regression showed that access to clean piped water was influenced by lack of water infrastructure, proximity to urban regions, daily flow of pipe-borne water, household size and distance to public taps. Conclusion : The promotion of point-of-use technologies are recommended to ensure equitable clean water access
{"title":"River catchment dynamics and access to clean water in rural South Africa","authors":"Y. Hosu, M.D.V. Nakin, E. Cishe","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1156","url":null,"abstract":"Context: This paper explores evidence-based indicators of the National Water Policy Review (NWPR, 2013) among households in the Mthatha River catchment of the Oliver Regina (OR) Tambo District Municipality, one of the rural areas of South Africa. Data source & Method : A total number of 420 households were surveyed in the upper, township/peri-township, lower and coastal regions of the Mthatha River catchment. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted on the data collected from households. Findings : Approximately 68% of the total households surveyed reported that they have access to the required minimum of 25 litres/person/day, but only 30% had access to piped water either in the house or from public taps. Logistic regression showed that access to clean piped water was influenced by lack of water infrastructure, proximity to urban regions, daily flow of pipe-borne water, household size and distance to public taps. Conclusion : The promotion of point-of-use technologies are recommended to ensure equitable clean water access","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42091016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Risky sexual behaviours among the youth are a global challenge since they expose young people to reproductive health challenges that include sexually transmitted infections including HIV, unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. The objective of this study was to identify the factors facilitating youth’s risky sexual behaviour. Methods: A survey and focus group discussions were conducted to collect data on risky sexual behaviour among the youth aged 15-24 years in Mufakose, Harare. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the factors associated with risky sexual behaviour. Results: The mean age at first sexual intercourse was 17.5. The study findings show that 27% of the youth had multiple sexual partners while 26% did not use condoms consistently. Age, religiosity, schooling status, attending parties/clubs, alcohol consumption, smoking/drug use, living and sleeping arrangement, orphan hood status and parents’ education were significantly associated with risky sexual behaviour. Conclusion: Strengthening of youth policies and programmes to support the role of youths, families and religious organisations in behaviour change is recommended
{"title":"Factors facilitating risky sexual behaviour among youths in Mufakose, Harare, Zimbabwe","authors":"Ronald Musizvingoza, N. Wekwete","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1155","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Risky sexual behaviours among the youth are a global challenge since they expose young people to reproductive health challenges that include sexually transmitted infections including HIV, unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. The objective of this study was to identify the factors facilitating youth’s risky sexual behaviour. Methods: A survey and focus group discussions were conducted to collect data on risky sexual behaviour among the youth aged 15-24 years in Mufakose, Harare. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the factors associated with risky sexual behaviour. Results: The mean age at first sexual intercourse was 17.5. The study findings show that 27% of the youth had multiple sexual partners while 26% did not use condoms consistently. Age, religiosity, schooling status, attending parties/clubs, alcohol consumption, smoking/drug use, living and sleeping arrangement, orphan hood status and parents’ education were significantly associated with risky sexual behaviour. Conclusion: Strengthening of youth policies and programmes to support the role of youths, families and religious organisations in behaviour change is recommended","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48713973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context : Anaemia is a global public health problem which occurs mostly in developing countries. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with anaemia among children under five years of age in Lesotho. Data and method : The logistic regression model was used to analyse the Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey data for 2009 and 2014. Findings : The results from the 2009 data set revealed that the nutritional (stunting) status of child, child’s age and mother’s anaemia status were the risk factors associated to childhood anaemia, whereas the findings from the 2014 data set showed that the nutritional status of child, whether the child had a fever in the last two weeks prior to the survey, child’s age and mother’s body mass index were risk factors associated with anaemia among children under five years. Conclusion: There is a need to improve the child health at an early age and nutritional status.
{"title":"Determinants of factors associated with anemia among children under five years in Lesotho","authors":"Rugiranka Tony Gaston, S. Ramroop, F. Habyarimana","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1154","url":null,"abstract":"Context : Anaemia is a global public health problem which occurs mostly in developing countries. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with anaemia among children under five years of age in Lesotho. Data and method : The logistic regression model was used to analyse the Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey data for 2009 and 2014. Findings : The results from the 2009 data set revealed that the nutritional (stunting) status of child, child’s age and mother’s anaemia status were the risk factors associated to childhood anaemia, whereas the findings from the 2014 data set showed that the nutritional status of child, whether the child had a fever in the last two weeks prior to the survey, child’s age and mother’s body mass index were risk factors associated with anaemia among children under five years. Conclusion: There is a need to improve the child health at an early age and nutritional status.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46947995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context: While intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as a major contributor to poor reproductive health outcomes, the relationship between IPV and contraceptive use is unclear. Reproductive coercion (RC), a mechanism by which power is maintained over a partner through enforced reproductive behaviours, could be the missing link in understanding this relationship. However, there is limited understanding of RC and contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa. Data Source and Methods: We use large-scale population based survey data from Ethiopia and examine the relationship between reproductive coercion and contraceptive use and estimate the predictors of reproductive coercion using multivariate logistic regression models. Findings: Our findings suggest a strong negative association between RC and contraceptive use after adjusting for IPV and other factors, while emotional IPV was strongly predictive of RC. Conclusion: RC can be critical for understanding how controlling behaviours and violence manifest in the reproductive arena and impact family planning decision-making.
{"title":"Reproductive Coercion and Contraceptive Use in Ethiopia","authors":"N. John, Jeffrey D. Edmeades","doi":"10.11564/32-1-1150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11564/32-1-1150","url":null,"abstract":"Context: While intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as a major contributor to poor reproductive health outcomes, the relationship between IPV and contraceptive use is unclear. Reproductive coercion (RC), a mechanism by which power is maintained over a partner through enforced reproductive behaviours, could be the missing link in understanding this relationship. However, there is limited understanding of RC and contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa. Data Source and Methods: We use large-scale population based survey data from Ethiopia and examine the relationship between reproductive coercion and contraceptive use and estimate the predictors of reproductive coercion using multivariate logistic regression models. Findings: Our findings suggest a strong negative association between RC and contraceptive use after adjusting for IPV and other factors, while emotional IPV was strongly predictive of RC. Conclusion: RC can be critical for understanding how controlling behaviours and violence manifest in the reproductive arena and impact family planning decision-making.","PeriodicalId":52433,"journal":{"name":"Etude de la Population Africaine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44654806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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