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. 2025 Jul 11;8(7):e71033.
doi: 10.1002/hsr2.71033. eCollection 2025 Jul.

Determinants of Modern Contraception Use Among Ever-Married Women in Bangladesh: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Faijun Nahar Mim  1 , Md Hazrat Ali  1 , Shafika Rahman  2 , Farjana Afrin Koasha  1 , Md Rakibul Islam  1 , Sabina Yasmin  2
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Determinants of Modern Contraception Use Among Ever-Married Women in Bangladesh: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Faijun Nahar Mim et al. Health Sci Rep. .

Abstract

Background and aims: Contraception involves the deliberate prevention of conception through various methods, including mechanical devices, medications, behavioral strategies, or surgical techniques. This study aims to assess the socioeconomic and demographic determinants influencing the adoption of modern contraceptive methods among women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed, using data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-2018. Bivariate analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with contraceptive use, followed by binary logistic regression to evaluate the influence of key socioeconomic and demographic factors.

Results: The study found that ~66.70% of respondents use modern contraceptive methods, predominantly those from urban areas with higher education levels. Conversely, 33.30% of respondents do not use modern contraceptives. Significant determinants of contraceptive use include division, place of residence, education level, husband's education, wealth index, religion, age at first birth, and husband's occupation. Notably, women with higher education are 1.644 times more likely to use modern contraceptives compared to those without education.

Conclusion: Socioeconomic disparities influence contraceptive use, necessitating targeted policies to improve access, particularly in rural and underprivileged communities. Strengthening educational programs and reproductive health services can enhance informed family planning decisions.

Keywords: Bangladesh; contraceptive use; early childbearing; family planning; socioeconomic factors.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Schematic representation of the sampling procedures in the study.
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Regional distribution of contraceptive use across Bangladesh.
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