Modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Benin: a mixed-methods study.

Noudéhouénou Crédo Adelphe AhissouLenka BenovaThérèse DelvauxCharlotte GryseelsJean-Paul DossouSourou GoufodjiLydie KanhonouChristelle BoyiArmelle ViganKoen Peeters GrietensMiho SatoMitsuaki Matsui

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Contraceptive use is low among young women in Benin. The use of modern contraceptives is influenced by sociodemographic factors and social norms. Appropriate interventions might promote comprehensive sexuality education, increase community engagement, provide youth-friendly services and address gender inequalities.

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