Life, decisions, and losses: Examining the relationship between contraceptive use and pregnancy loss among Indian Women
A case study of Uttar Pradesh multivariate by binary logistic regression
Keywords:
Contraceptive use, Pregnancy loss, NFHS-5, Uttar PradeshAbstract
The study explores the relationship between contraceptive prevalence and the demographic characteristics of women of reproductive age in Uttar Pradesh, India, particularly focusing on their experiences with pregnancy loss. The research utilizes data from NFHS-5(2019- 2021). A cross-sectional sample comprising 6,485 women aged 15-49 has been chosen for this study. Bivariate descriptive statistics and Multivariate Binary Logistic regression are employed to evaluate the prevalence of contraceptive usage and its correlation with pregnancy loss, alongside identifying the determining factors. The findings reveal that 41.22% of reproductive women abstain from contraceptive use, with 31.24% opting for short-term modern methods, 20.30% relying on traditional methods, 5.59% choosing permanent methods, 1.66% preferring long-acting reversible methods, and 0.08% utilizing other modern methods. A significant correlation is observed between pregnancy outcomes and contraceptive utilization, indicating a 1.64 times higher likelihood (OR: 1.64, 95% CI, 1.44-1.86) of contraceptive use among those who have experienced abortion compared to miscarriage. So, the choice of contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age is influenced by their past experiences of pregnancy loss as well as socio-demographic factors. Limited awareness, particularly among rural women, regarding modern contraceptive methods, whether long-term/permanent or short-term, contributes to their inability to utilize any method.
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