Predictors of contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15 to 24 years in South Africa: results from the 2012 national population-based household survey

Predictors of contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15 to 24 years in South Africa: results from the 2012 national population-based household survey

Abstract Background Despite a variety of contraceptives being available for women in South Africa, a considerable number of adolescent girls and young women still face challenges in using them. This paper examines socio-demographic and behavioral predictors of using contraceptives among adolescent g...

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Main Authors: L. Makola, L. Mlangeni, M. Mabaso, B. Chibi, Z. Sokhela, Z. Silimfe, L. Seutlwadi, D. Naidoo, S. Khumalo, A. Mncadi, K. Zuma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Contraceptive use
Adolescent girls and young women
South Africa
Socio-demographic
Behavioral factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-019-0861-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-019-0861-8

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