Prevalence of modern contraceptive discontinuation and associated factors among married reproductive age group women in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Cross-sectional study reports modern contraceptive discontinuation rates in married women, highlighting the influence of partner dynamics and counseling services.
Key Points
Modern contraceptive discontinuation occurred in 35.2% of married women of reproductive age, with an overall discontinuation rate of 12.6% within the first year of use.
Cross-sectional study of 500 participants using two-stage sampling and binary logistic regression identified side effects as key drivers of contraceptive discontinuation.
Supports expanding family planning counselling on side effects and strengthening community awareness to prevent early modern contraceptive discontinuation among married couples.