Family Planning Knowledge and Practices Among Refugees in Guinea
Author Information
Author(s): Natasha Howard, Sarah Kollie, Yaya Souare, Anna von Roenne, David Blankhart, Claire Newey, Mark Chen, Matthias Borchert
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Hypothesis
What are the gender and age differences in family planning knowledge, attitudes, and practices among refugees in Guinea?
Conclusion
The refugee self-help model was largely effective in improving family planning knowledge and practices among refugees in Guinea.
Supporting Evidence
- Women were significantly more knowledgeable about family planning than men.
- RHG facilitators were the primary source of reproductive health information for all respondents.
- Approval of family planning was significantly higher among women than men (90% vs. 70%).
- Contraceptive use in the camps was much higher than typical for the refugees' countries of origin.
Takeaway
This study found that women refugees knew more about family planning than men, and that education helped men understand family planning better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with reproductive-age refugees using a questionnaire to gather data on family planning knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting and observer bias were minimized through training and piloting of the questionnaire.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and there may be residual confounding due to lack of data on certain variables.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 445 men and 444 women, predominantly from Sierra Leone, with about 60% under age 30.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.07
Confidence Interval
95% CI 2.9–7.9
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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