Prevalence and determinants of ability to refuse sex among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: evidence from national representative surveys

The study found that a majority of Tanzanian women have the ability to refuse sex and that the ability to refuse sex is significantly linked to education, economic status, partner's education, access to media, STI awareness, HIV testing, and contraceptive use. However, women in Unguja and Pemba had lower ability to refuse sex compared to those in mainland urban areas. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address regional disparities and promote equitable access to resources that support women's ability to refuse sex.