Determinants of Dual Contraceptive use Among HIV Positive Women in Reproductive Age Group, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Northwest Ethiopia
Journal Title: International Invention of Scientific Journal - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: People Living with HIV make up the most important group to address HIV Prevention. Simultaneous protection against both unwanted pregnancy and STIs/HIV is referred to as dual contraceptive. Therefore, dual protection with the use of effective modern contraceptive method together with condom is critical. Objectives: To assess the prevalence and associated factors of dual contraceptive use among HIV positive reproductive aged women (15-49) in Metekle Zone, west Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted. Systematic sampling technique was used to get 403 participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Logistic regression was used to check variable having association dual-contraceptive use. Results: Of the 403 PLHIV women, 99.5% had heard about modern contraceptive, but only 273(58.8%) had heard about dual contraceptive, out of which 165 (40.9%) had reported using dual methods. The common reason not to use dual method was lack of knowledge 174(73.1%). Conclusions: Less than half used dual methods.
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ASSEFA ALEMAYEHU
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