Determinants of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) use among 10 to 24 year old youths in Lilongwe
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2020-11-17
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
Type of research study
This is a cross sectional study using secondary data analysis from a youth FP/RH outreach
clinics program
Problem Statement
Despite limited resources, Malawi continues to register substantial progress on key family
planning indicators. Demographic Health Survey reports an unmet need for Family
Planning of 18.7% with 10.8% unmet need for spacing and 7.9% unmet need for limiting.
However, unmet need is highest (22%) among women aged 15-19. Nonetheless, Teenage
pregnancy remains a significant public health issue in Malawi. Tailoring LARC services
for the youth may assist in attainment of health for all.(1)
Objectives
The study aims to identify the determinants of Long Acting and Reversible contraceptive uses
among youth in Lilongwe.
Methodology
This is a cross-sectional study using secondary data of clients aged 10-24 years accessing
SARC and LARC services from the 64 youth outreach sites within Lilongwe. Factors to be
examined will include level of education, marital status, age, number of living children,
occupation, and area of residence.
Expected findings and their dissemination
The study expects to identify key trends of contraceptive use among youth in Lilongwe.
Furthermore, the findings from the study will uncover key determinants of LARC and SARC
use that might assist Lilongwe district health office, and Banja La Mtsogolo in formulation of
new strategies in reaching youth with services. In addition, the report of this study will be
submitted to College of Medicine in fulfillment of the completion of Master of Public Health
and College of Medicine Research Ethics Committee (COMREC). Furthermore, the results
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will be shared with the Ministry of Health and Population, in particular, The Reproductive
Health Directorate to inform policy in FP/RH programming on youth interventions.