PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF MALE MODERN CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN TOGO: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY IN THE MARITIME REGION

Essi Kpegba, Regional Institute For Population Studies, University Of Ghana
Agnes Kotoh, University of Ghana

Abstract Objective: In recent years, the importance of involving men in family planning initiatives and understanding their perspectives on contraception has gained recognition. This study aimed to investigate modern contraceptive use among men in Togo, focusing on factors that determine their contraceptive use. Methods: The study gathered primary data through self-administered questionnaires using a cross-sectional approach. Participants were selected using a two-stage cluster sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Stata and the analysis include descriptive statistics and logistic regression to ascertain prevalence and identify factors influencing male contraceptive use with p-value less than 0.05. Results: Half of the participants (50.6%) were using modern contraceptive primarily condoms. The multivariate logistic regression showed that residents of Tabligbo, Muslims, cohabiting with someone, belief that contraception is useful for men and participant whose partner used contraceptive, were found to be significantly associated with male modern contraceptive use. Conclusion: This study highlighted the importance of promoting modern contraceptive knowledge and usage among men in Togo. Targeted interventions should consider factors such as residence, religion, contraceptive behavior of men to improve male contraceptive use and reproductive health outcomes in Togo.

Keywords: Family Planning and Contraception, Fertility

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