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Towards the Exploration of Social Considerations against the Intention to Use the Modern Contraception among Women in Union in Burundi

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  • Jean François Régis Sindayihebura

    (Department of Geographic, Environment and Population Sciences – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Center for Research and Studies on the Development of Societies in Reconstruction (Centre de Recherche et d’Etudes sur le Developpement des Sociétés en Reconstruction-CREDSR) – University of Burundi –Burundi)

  • Franklin Bouba Djourdebbé

    (Institute for Training and Demographic Research (Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographiques – IFORD) – University of Yaounde 2 – Cameroun)

  • Didier Nganawara

    (Institute for Training and Demographic Research (Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographiques – IFORD) – University of Yaounde 2 – Cameroun)

  • Emmanuel Barankanira

    (High Teachers’ Training School of Burundi (Ecole Normale Supérieure du Burundi – ENS) – Burundi)

  • Désiré Manirakiza

    (Department of Socio-Anthropology – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – University of Burundi – Burundi)

  • Willy-Marcel Ndayitwayeko

    (Departmenr of Rural Economy – Faculty of Economics and Management – University Research Center for Economic and Social Development (Centre Universitaire de Recherche pour le Developpement Economique et Social – CURDES) – University of Burundi – Burundi)

  • Jean Nsabimana

    (Department of Geographic, Environment and Population Sciences – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Center for Research and Studies on the Development of Societies in Reconstruction (Centre de Recherche et d’Etudes sur le Developpement des Sociétés en Reconstruction-CREDSR) – University of Burundi –Burundi)

  • René Manirakiza

    (Department of Geographic, Environment and Population Sciences – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Center for Research and Studies on the Development of Societies in Reconstruction (Centre de Recherche et d’Etudes sur le Developpement des Sociétés en Reconstruction-CREDSR) – University of Burundi –Burundi)

Abstract

Burundi, which intends to reduce its fertility from 5.5 to 3 children per woman, has seen the level of intention to use modern contraception decreasing from 66% to 53% between 2010 and 2016-2017. The aim of this study is therefore to explore the social considerations leading to non-intention to use modern contraception among women in union in Burundi. The study proceeds by thematic analysis of the content of the transcripts of 10 focus group discussions conducted in 5 provinces of the country. The results of the analysis show that these include side-effects experienced or feared, the absence of side-effect treatment services, the failure of some methods to prevent pregnancy, and religious opinions. In terms of social interactions, these include religious influences, myths and rumors, and the effects of social cohabitation. Women’s inability to self-determine their contraceptive decisions is also important. These results show that the socio-cultural influence of the community dominates women’s intention to use modern contraception, where the supply of family planning services does not attract users, due to a lack of side-effect treatment. To break down socio-cultural resistance, subsequent interventions would tend to reinsure potential clients of family planning services of the availability of the side-effect treatment package.

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  • Jean François Régis Sindayihebura & Franklin Bouba Djourdebbé & Didier Nganawara & Emmanuel Barankanira & Désiré Manirakiza & Willy-Marcel Ndayitwayeko & Jean Nsabimana & René Manirakiza, 2024. "Towards the Exploration of Social Considerations against the Intention to Use the Modern Contraception among Women in Union in Burundi," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3), pages 1265-1281, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:3:p:1265-1281
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    1. Bosompra, Kwadwo, 2001. "Determinants of condom use intentions of university students in Ghana: an application of the theory of reasoned action," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 52(7), pages 1057-1069, April.
    2. Stella Babalola & Neetu John & Bolanle Ajao & Ilene Speizer, 2015. "Ideation and intention to use contraceptives in Kenya and Nigeria," Demographic Research, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany, vol. 33(8), pages 211-238.
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