Awareness and utilization of modern contraceptives among street women in North-West Ethiopia
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Contraception is a major component of reproductive health. Assessing the levels of contraceptive awareness and use helps to identify potential areas of intervention. Hence, this study was conducted to assess awareness, practice and associated factors of modern contraceptives among street women in North-West Ethiopia.
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Berihun Megabiaw
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- DOI 10.1186/1472-6874-12-31
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