Table 5

Limits to use of modern contraceptive methods: themes identified in the papers in the synthesis

Castle (2003)

Kiluvia & Tembele (1991)

Nguyen, Liamputtong & Murphy (2006)

Otoide, Oronsaye & Okonofua (2001)

Rasch et al (2000)

Richter & Mlambo (2005)

Wood & Jewkes (2006)


Misperception of pregnancy risk

X

Knowledge of modern contraceptive methods

Reliance on traditional contraceptive methods or abortion

X

X

Access to modern contraceptive methods

X

Concerns over side effects of modern contraceptive methods

Desire of pregnancy/fertility proof

X

X

Partner influence/control

Unplanned/forced sex

X

X

X

X

Social/economic influences and pressures

X

Threat to reputation


✓ – Theme addressed in the paper.

X – Theme was not addressed in the paper.

Williamson et al. Reproductive Health 2009 6:3   doi:10.1186/1742-4755-6-3

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