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ASANTE, F (2014). FACTORS INFLUENCING INCREASED USAGE OF DEPOT MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (DEPO-PROVERA) AMONG WOMEN IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE (WIRA) IN NKAWIE, GHANA. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 7, 59-71. ISSN: 0855-9724

Abstract
The objective of the study was to determine the factors contributing to the increased usage of DMPA among women in reproductive age (WIRA) in Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of Ashanti Region, Ghana. A cross sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used to determine the factors that may be influencing the increased usage of Depo-Provera among WIRA at the government hospital of the town. About 312 women sampled (52%) were Depo users with 17% of the Depo users being new registrant. About 97% knew of at least one type of contraceptive method available in the country but 36% had not used any of them before. Generally, 71% of all respondents were married and 73% of current Depo users were also married. Forty six percent of respondents had information about Depo from a Health provider with 47% of Depo user’s sampled stating ‘convenience’ as their reason for choosing Depo whiles 28% because of its effectiveness. In conclusion it may be said that, as far as the findings of this study is concerned, women of varied socio-demographic background use Depo-Provera in the Nkawie District. It was however recorded of a possible association between pill users’ age, number of children and their possible likelihood of switching over from the pill to Depo.

 

Directorate of Health ServicesJun 18, 2015