Relationship between women’s decision-making power over their own health care and use of modern contraception in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional secondary data analysis

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the use of modern contraception (MC) is a critical intervention aimed at reducing mortality rates associated with unintended, high-risk pregnancies. However, among Congolese women aged 15–49, the prevalence of MC use is low. Research suggests that women’s g...

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Main Authors: Megan G. Butler, Melanie Walker, Lesley A. Pablo, Susan A. Bartels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01450-x