Education, economic autonomy and digitalization as factors associated with married women’s ability to make sexual and reproductive health decisions in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-level analysis of 16 countries

Enhancing the sexual and reproductive health outcomes of married women in Sub-Saharan Africa necessitates targeted efforts, particularly among those without higher education, limited contraceptive knowledge, reliance on mobile phones for financial transactions, without bank accounts, lacking internet access, and currently unemployed. By addressing these specific areas, interventions can be more effective in bridging the existing gaps in SRH decision-making among married women in this region.