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Why modern family planning needs of women is not met in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia?

Gojjam Eshetie EwunetieMamo Dereje AlemuMuluken Genetu Chane
Published in: PLOS global public health (2022)
The unmet need for FP was found high in the study area as compared to the national and regional prevalence. Women visited by health care providers, currently menstruating, the desired number of children, and history of induced abortion were significantly associated with the unmet need of modern FP. Health care providers and health extension workers need to visit regularly and promote appropriate and active IEC programs that address the provision of accurate information about the availability of the services and various contraceptive options including techniques to reduce and change perceived barriers to service utilization (such as rumors and misconceptions of FP).
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