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Sociodemographic determinants of contraceptive method choice in Sri Lanka: 1975–82

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 September 2011

Joan R. Kahn ,
Shyam Thapa  and
K. H. W. Gaminiratne
Joan R. Kahn
Affiliation:
Department of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
Shyam Thapa
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
K. H. W. Gaminiratne
Affiliation:
Department of Census and Statistics, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Summary

The determinants of contraceptive method choice in Sri Lanka are examined during a period in which contraceptive prevalence increased by over 60% and involved substantial use of sterilization and traditional methods. Data are from the 1975 World Fertility and 1982 Contraceptive Prevalence Surveys. Polytomous logistic regression is used to model four current contraceptive choices: non-use, use of a traditional method, use of a modern temporary method and use of sterilization. The analysis shows, in 1975 and 1982, strong socioeconomic as well as demographic effects on whether any method is used. However, in both years the type of method chosen is primarily a function of demographic considerations related to the couple's family-building stage rather than social status, implying that in Sri Lanka there are few socioeconomic barriers limiting access to different contraceptive methods. The family planning programme, however, has emphasized sterilization rather than birth spacing methods.

Type
Research Article
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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 21 , supplement S11: Dynamics of Contraceptive Use , 1989 , pp. 41 - 60
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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