Background: Jamaica is a mid-range income developing country with an increasing population
and public resource constraints. Therefore, reproductive health issues are of critical importance
in Jamaica.
Aim: We examined the use of contraceptives among women and the factors that influence these
women to use contraceptives.
Materials and method: In the current study we utilized the secondary dataset for the
Reproductive Health Survey, conducted by the National Family Planning Board. The
investigation was carried out with a stratified random sample of 7168 women aged between 15
and 49. The measures included demographic variables, method of contraception used, being
in a relationship, number of partners, pregnancy status, and sexual activity status, along with
other variables.Materials and method: In the current study we utilized the secondary dataset for the
Reproductive Health Survey, conducted by the National Family Planning Board. The
investigation was carried out with a stratified random sample of 7168 women aged between 15
and 49. The measures included demographic variables, method of contraception used, being
in a relationship, number of partners, pregnancy status, and sexual activity status, along with
other variables.
Results: The majority of participants used some method of contraception (64%). The most
popular method of contraception was a condom (32%).
Conclusion: The findings are far-reaching and can be of use for aid policy formulation and
intervention.