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This review aims to identify and analyze factors contributing to contraceptive discontinuation among sexually active women in Nigeria.

July 15, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Determinants of contraceptive discontinuation among sexually active women in Nigeria: a systematic review

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This review aims to identify and analyze factors contributing to contraceptive discontinuation among sexually active women in Nigeria.
Conducted a systematic review of studies focusing on sexually active women aged 15–49 in Nigeria with prior contraceptive use.
Searched multiple databases using keywords related to family planning and discontinuation, screening a total of 12,768 records.
Included 48 studies assessing prevalence, patterns, and determinants of contraceptive discontinuation.
Discontinuation rates were 17–18% for condoms primarily due to behavioral factors.
Oral contraceptives had a discontinuation rate of 21–59% within the first year, mainly due to side effects and regimen demands.
Injectables showed 19.8–53.3% discontinuation, influenced by side effects and pregnancy desires.

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Systematic review synthesizes evidence on contraceptive discontinuation factors among women in Nigeria, highlighting urgent needs for improvement.

Afolabi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review synthesizes evidence on contraceptive discontinuation factors among women in Nigeria, highlighting urgent needs for improvement.