Spousal age difference and its effect on contraceptive use among sexually active couples in Ethiopia: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey.

This study found association between spousal age differences and contraceptive use. Similarly, women's age, age difference, place of residence, religion, current working status, socioeconomic, husband's education, living children and current pregnancy, the couples' fertility preference and who decides on health care use were found to be predictors of contraceptive use. Strengthening strategies for improving women's educational status, socio-economic and demographic that will help to limit the age differences and improve contraceptive use. Further study, including qualitative is recommended to dig out the why components and better understand this finding.