Demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods in Ghana: trends and inequalities (2013–2022)
Reductions in educational and wealth-related inequalities in mDFPS coverage have been observed over time; however, persistent challenges emphasize the need for targeted interventions. Prioritizing equitable access for poorer, less educated women and addressing regional disparities, particularly in the Northern region of Ghana, are crucial to achieving inclusive family planning services.
Authors
- Akua A. Obeng
- Kristine Nilsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2009-4019)
- Yohannes Dibaba Wado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-6116)
- Cauane Blumenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4580-3849)
- Seth Kwaku Afagbedzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4566-8296)
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
- African Population and Health Research Center (KE)
- Elabora Consultoria (Brazil) (BR)
- University of Southampton (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22022-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- African Population and Health Research Center