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dc.contributor.authorTumwesigye, Raymond
dc.contributor.authorKigongo, Eustes
dc.contributor.authorNakiganga, Stella
dc.contributor.authorMbyariyehe, Godfred
dc.contributor.authorNabeshya, Joel
dc.contributor.authorKabunga, Amir
dc.contributor.authorMusinguzi, Marvin
dc.contributor.authorMigisha, Richard
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-27T12:40:51Z
dc.date.available2023-07-27T12:40:51Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.identifier.citationTumwesigye, R., Kigongo, E., Nakiganga, S., Mbyariyehe, G., Nabeshya, J., Kabunga, A., ... & Migisha, R. (2023). Uptake and Associated Factors of Male Contraceptive Method Use: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Uganda. Open Access Journal of Contraception, 129-137.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.must.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/3015
dc.description.abstractBackground: Uganda has one of the highest fertility rates in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Improving contraceptive uptake in all genders, including males, may be critical to meeting family planning goals in such a setting. Yet, data on male contraception uptake and associated factors in SSA, including Uganda, are limited. We determined the uptake and associated factors of male contraception use in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Methods: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study from November 12, 2022, to December 12, 2022, among men aged ≥18 years. We used multi-stage sampling to select participants from 12 cells of Lira City divisions of East and West. Data were collected using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. We defined uptake in males who had used any contraceptive method, including periodic abstinence, withdrawal, condoms, and vasectomy in the previous four weeks. We performed modified Poisson regression to identify associated factors of male contraception uptake. Results: We recruited 401 participants with mean age of 30.4 (±9.3) years. Male contraceptive uptake was 46.4%, 95% CI: 41.5– 51.3%. Ever heard about male contraception (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR] =1.73, 95% CI: 1.172–2.539, p=0.006), willingness to use novel methods (aPR=2.90, 95% CI: 1.337–6.293, p=0.007), both partners being responsible for contraception (aPR: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.113–2.119, p=0.009) were the factors associated with male contraception uptake. Conclusion: We found that nearly half of the men surveyed had used male contraceptive methods in Lira City. Factors associated with the uptake of male contraception included having heard about male contraception, joint couple decision regarding contraception, and the use of novel methods of male contraception. We recommend comprehensive education and awareness campaigns to promote male contraceptionen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipseed funding from the Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRTH) at the University of Michigan, United States and the Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT-UM), at the University of Michiganen_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherOpen Access Journal of Contraceptionen_US
dc.subjectKnowledgeen_US
dc.subjectMale contraceptionen_US
dc.subjectPracticesen_US
dc.subjectUptakeen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titleUptake and Associated Factors of Male Contraceptive Method Use: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US


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