Publications by authors named "Tigist Fantu"
BMC Womens Health
July 2016
Article Synopsis
- Ethiopia has a high total fertility rate of 4.8 children per woman, but the utilization of family planning methods in the Afar region is notably low at 8.5% among married women.
- The study found that common reasons for not using family planning included religious beliefs (85.3%), a desire for more children (75.3%), and opposition from husbands (70.1%).
- Positive attitudes towards family planning, ownership of a radio, higher literacy levels, and increased monthly income significantly increased the likelihood of women utilizing family planning methods.
