The study, conducted by Population Services International (PSI) in Haiti in 2009, aimed to provide information on the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-24 years. The study was sponsored by the Dutch Fund and was part of a larger program to increase the use of modern contraceptive methods among young women.
The study found that 45.1% of women in this age group had a need for contraception, but only 21% were currently using modern contraceptive methods. The most commonly used method was the condom, with 57% of women at need using it. The use of Pilplan, a contraceptive pill, was low, at 1%, while the use of Confiance, an injectable contraceptive, was slightly higher, at 3%.
The study also found that 36% of women had heard of the marketing social brands, Pilplan or Confiance. In terms of determinants of behavior, none of the scores exceeded 3. The knowledge of young women about family planning was moderate, with 69.5% having a general knowledge of family planning.
The study also examined the willingness to pay for contraceptive methods, with women estimating that they would pay 68.6 Gourdes for a pack of Pilplan and 87.2 Gourdes for a box of injectable Confiance. In terms of market share, Pilplan and Confiance occupied 69.2% and 62.2% of the market, respectively.
The study found that the use of modern contraceptive methods was highly related to knowledge and expected results. Women who had a good understanding of the results of using modern contraceptive methods were more likely to use them.
The study used a sample of 907 women aged 15-24 years, who were selected from a national sample of women aged 15-49 years. The data were collected through a questionnaire, which was administered to women in their homes. The questionnaire consisted of four sections: antecedents, behaviors, and practices related to contraceptives; determinants of behavior; exposure to programs; and demographic characteristics.
The study used logistic regression analysis to determine the factors that influenced the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-24 years. The analysis found that knowledge and expected results were the most important factors influencing the use of modern contraceptive methods.
The study’s findings have implications for the development of programs to increase the use of modern contraceptive methods among young women in Haiti. The study suggests that programs should focus on increasing knowledge and expected results among young women, as well as improving access to modern contraceptive methods.
The study’s methodology involved collecting data from a sample of women aged 15-24 years through a questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to women in their homes, and the data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The study’s results were presented in the form of tables and figures, which showed the levels and trends of the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-24 years.
The study’s conclusions highlight the importance of increasing knowledge and expected results among young women in Haiti, as well as improving access to modern contraceptive methods. The study’s findings have implications for the development of programs to increase the use of modern contraceptive methods among young women in Haiti.