The study, titled “TRaC PF (Femmes 15-49 ans),” was conducted in Haiti in 2009 by the Research Division of Population Services International (PSI). The study aimed to provide information on the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years, with a focus on the impact of PSI’s activities on the use of these methods.
The study was conducted in collaboration with the Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) and was sponsored by PSI. The research team used a national sample of 2,151 women aged 15-49 years, selected through a probability proportional to size (PPS) method. The data were collected through a pre-coded individual questionnaire, which consisted of four sections: demographic characteristics, contraceptive history and practices, determinants of behavior, and exposure to programs.
The study used logistic regression analysis to determine the factors that influence the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years. The results showed that the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years decreased significantly from 50.9% in 2007 to 34.9% in 2009. However, the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years increased from 20.7% in 2007 to 21.9% in 2009, although this change was not statistically significant.
The study also found that the use of oral contraceptives (pilules) increased significantly from 10.7% in 2007 to 13.2% in 2009, while the use of injectable contraceptives decreased from 5.6% in 2007 to 4.5% in 2009. The study concluded that the exposure to PSI’s activities had a significant impact on the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years.
The study’s findings have implications for the development of family planning programs in Haiti. The results suggest that PSI’s activities have contributed to an increase in the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years, particularly in the use of oral contraceptives. However, the study also highlights the need for continued efforts to improve access to modern contraceptive methods, particularly in rural areas.
The study’s methodology involved the use of a national sample of women aged 15-49 years, selected through a PPS method. The data were collected through a pre-coded individual questionnaire, which consisted of four sections. The study used logistic regression analysis to determine the factors that influence the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years.
The study’s results have been presented in a dashboard format, which includes a table of follow-up, a table of segmentation, and a table of evaluation. The table of follow-up presents the changes in the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years between 2007 and 2009. The table of segmentation presents the factors that are significantly associated with the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years. The table of evaluation presents the changes in the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years who were exposed to PSI’s activities compared to those who were not.
Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15-49 years in Haiti and highlights the impact of PSI’s activities on the use of these methods. The study’s findings have implications for the development of family planning programs in Haiti and suggest the need for continued efforts to improve access to modern contraceptive methods, particularly in rural areas