Inequalities in contraceptive prevalence among married women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019

The prevalence of contraceptive use among reproductive-aged married women in Sierra Leone has notably increased over the past decade, accompanied by notable reductions in inequalities across age, economic status, education, place of residence, and geographic provinces. While inequalities persist, the narrowing gaps underscore progress in improving equitable access to contraceptive services. These findings underscore the importance of sustained efforts to address remaining inequalities and further enhance access to family planning resources for all women, particularly those in underserved populations.

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Archives of Public Health
Published
2025-06-18
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01653-w
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2
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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article
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6.99

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Inequalities in contraceptive prevalence among married women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019

Umaru Sesay, Camilla Bangura, Augustus Osborne
2 citations
Archives of Public Health
Global Maternal and Child Health
6.99
article

Inequalities in contraceptive prevalence among married women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019

Umaru Sesay, Camilla Bangura, Augustus Osborne
article en
2 citations

Abstract

The prevalence of contraceptive use among reproductive-aged married women in Sierra Leone has notably increased over the past decade, accompanied by notable reductions in inequalities across age, economic status, education, place of residence, and geographic provinces. While inequalities persist, the narrowing gaps underscore progress in improving equitable access to contraceptive services. These findings underscore the importance of sustained efforts to address remaining inequalities and further enhance access to family planning resources for all women, particularly those in underserved populations.

Archives of Public HealthVol. 83(1)
Njala University (SL), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (ET), Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SL)
World Health Organization
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Global Maternal and Child Health
6.99
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