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To investigate regional and sociodemographic determinants of contraceptive intention among reproductive-age women in Benin.

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Regional disparities and sociodemographic determinants of intention to use modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Benin Republic

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To investigate regional and sociodemographic determinants of contraceptive intention among reproductive-age women in Benin.
Analyzed data from 13,611 non-user women aged 15-49 from the 2017–18 Benin Demographic and Health Survey.
Estimated prevalence of contraceptive intention using descriptive statistics.
Assessed bivariate associations through chi-square tests.
Identified sociodemographic factors using multivariable logistic regression.
35.0% of women expressed intention to use contraception.
Highest prevalence of contraceptive intention was 44.8% in Atacora; lowest was 20.9% in Donga.
Positive predictors included ages 20–29, primary and secondary education, employment, and middle wealth status.
Muslim women and women aged 45–49 showed significantly lower intention to use contraception.

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Examines regional disparities in contraceptive intention in Benin, revealing significant sociodemographic influences on reproductive-age women.

Dansou et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines regional disparities in contraceptive intention in Benin, revealing significant sociodemographic influences on reproductive-age women.