Rural-Urban differentials in the factors associated with modern contraceptive usage among married reproductive-aged women in Hubei province, China

Contraceptive use across both residencies were high. Age, ethnic minority other than Han, parity, and knowledge of condoms were factors associated with contraceptive use among rural settlers. Also, age, parity, spousal usage of contraceptives and discussion on contraception with spouses were determinants of contraceptive use among urban settlers. Thus, family planning education should be all-inclusive, well prepared, and relevant to women to allow them to make informed decisions and improve the uptake of family planning services among rural residents. Men should be encouraged to participate in reproductive health service counselling and support to improve comfort and uptake of contraceptives among female spouses among urban populations.