ArticleContraception and reproductive medicine2024
Determinants of men's perspectives on women contraceptive use in Ghana: an analysis of the 2022 Ghana demographic and health survey.
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- Association between male absence and women's reproductive autonomy in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional analysis of Demographic and Health Survey Data.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Why are so many pregnancies still unintended in Ghana? A closer look at factors influencing reproductive autonomy.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Family planning in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District: A follow-up on attitudes and practices.Journal of public health in Africa · 2026Article
- Exploring service providers' perspectives on facilitators and barriers to contraceptive uptake among women: implications for policy reform in Ghana.Contraception and reproductive medicine · 2025Article
- Understanding men's perspective on women's contraceptive use in Tanzania: insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey.Contraception and reproductive medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMale dominance in reproductive health decision-making, specifically regarding family planning and contraceptive use among women, has been argued to have a significant influence on Africa's fertility transition. However, there is a paucity of research evidence on the extent to which men influence contraceptive adoption and the factors shaping their perspectives on contraceptive use among women in Ghana. This study aims to examine the factors influencing men's perspectives on women's contraceptive use in Ghana.
methodsData for this study was obtained from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) conducted between October 17, 2022 and January 14, 2023. A total weighted sample of 7,044 men aged 15-59 was extracted from the men's data file. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 27, employing both descriptive and binary logistics regression modeling. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
resultsThe results indicate that 63% of men disagreed with the opinion that contraception is solely a woman's concern, while 59% agreed with the view that contraceptive use encourages promiscuity among women. With factors that significantly influence men's opinion on contraception being solely a woman's concern, men with secondary (aOR = 0.69; C.I: 0.57-0.82) and higher education, residing in urban areas, belonging to other Christian faiths, Ga/Dangme, Ewe, and Mole-Dagbani men were less likely to agree with such opinions. Conversely, men dwelling in the Coastal zones were more likely to agree with that view. Men exposure to FP messages on radio and during community durbars had higher odds of agreeing with that opinion. Regarding the factors influencing men's perspective on the perception that contraceptive use by women encourages promiscuity, men who are 20-24 (aOR = 1.51; C.I:1.12-2.03) and 35-39 years in Coastal and Middle Belt zones, cohabiting and formerly married men were more likely to agree with such opinions. Conversely, men with higher educational levels, in urban areas and unemployed had lower odds to agreeing with such perception.
conclusionsThe study underscores the importance of men's socio-demographic characteristics and their exposure to FP messages in shaping their perspectives on women's contraceptive use. Policy implications highlight the need to involve men in promoting safe sexual and reproductive health practices.
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