Research Article

Modern Family Planning Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Currently Married Women in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study

Table 2

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication and decision-making of modern FP methods among currently married reproductive age group women in selected rural areas of Eastern Hararghe zone, Eastern Ethiopia, January 1-30, 2019 ().

VariablesFrequency ()Percentages (%)

Discussion on SRH/FP
 Yes28851.9
 No26748.1
Do you think that a couple’s discussion on SRH/FP is important?
 Yes, very important30855.5
 Somewhat important9416.9
 Little important295.2
 Not important at all12422.3
Do you think that the partner should be involved in the FP decision?
 Yes32959.3
 No22640.7
What is your partner’s idea towards modern contraceptive method use?
 Supportive26347.4
 Neutral6010.8
 Not supportive23241.8
Who decides on contraceptive use?
 Joint decision14161.3
 Mainly my decision7030.4
 Mainly husband decision146.1
Others52.2

Others: relatives, friends, and health care providers.