TITLE:
Purchase of Contraceptive Methods in Kongo Central Province, the Democratic Republic of Congo: Data from the Lelo Family Planning Mini-Campaign Survey
AUTHORS:
Guy R. Matondo, Lisa Mahoya, José Kiangebeni, Aliocha Nkodila, N. M. Kintaudi, Felix K. Minuku, Kalonji A. Ntumba, Ngwala P. Lukanu
KEYWORDS:
Profile, Clients, Prevalence, Contraceptive
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.11 No.5,
May
19,
2021
ABSTRACT: Background and aim: Access to contraceptive methods remains low in the world in general and
in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Data of these contraceptive methods in rural areas
of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain poorly known. The aim is to
identify the socio-demographic characteristics
of clients associated with purchasing contraceptives methods via different distribution
system in Kongo Central province. Methods: Cross-sectional study including data from mini Lelo Family Planning
contraceptive method distribution campaigns organized in 11 health zones of
Kongo Central province, from January to March 2020 by community-based distributors
(DBC), learner DBCs (DBCa), graduated DBCs (DBCg) and clinical providers (CP). Results: The median age of clients was 25 years old. A quarter of them were men
and almost half of the clients were in a conjugal relationship and 46.5% were
single. The majority (70.4%) had a high school education. The male condom was
the most requested method during Lelo Family Planning, followed by implants.
Natural methods remain the methods preferred by clients 25 years. Among the hormonal methods,
the implant was the most popular modern method, while the short and
long-lasting injectable hormonal methods were more in demand by women Conclusion: Natural methods are still the most preferred among male clients despite
the poor protection they provide. Modern methods have to be promoted for male’s
partners to assure better couple protection especially in rural area where
maternal mortality remains high.