Prevalence, Determinants, and Barriers to Reproductive Health Decision‐Making Autonomy Among Married Women in Rural Parts of Seden Sodo District, Southwest Ethiopia: A Mixed‐Methods Study

While approximately half of rural women demonstrate some RH decision-making autonomy, significant barriers persist. Therefore, programs promoting women's economic participation, challenging patriarchal norms, and engaging male partners are critical to enhancing autonomous RH decisions and improving maternal health outcomes.

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Health Science Reports
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2026-01-26
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https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71791
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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Prevalence, Determinants, and Barriers to Reproductive Health Decision‐Making Autonomy Among Married Women in Rural Parts of Seden Sodo District, Southwest Ethiopia: A Mixed‐Methods Study

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Health Science Reports
Global Maternal and Child Health
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Prevalence, Determinants, and Barriers to Reproductive Health Decision‐Making Autonomy Among Married Women in Rural Parts of Seden Sodo District, Southwest Ethiopia: A Mixed‐Methods Study

Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Shimelis Gobena, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Eden Girmaye Tefera, Gemechu Gelan Bekele
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Abstract

While approximately half of rural women demonstrate some RH decision-making autonomy, significant barriers persist. Therefore, programs promoting women's economic participation, challenging patriarchal norms, and engaging male partners are critical to enhancing autonomous RH decisions and improving maternal health outcomes.

Health Science ReportsVol. 9(2)
Madda Walabu University (ET), Ambo University (ET), Oromiyaa Regional Health Bureau (ET), Department of Public Health (MM)
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