Predictors of contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15 to 24 years in South Africa: results from the 2012 national population-based household survey

• Main Authors: L. Makola (Author), L. Mlangeni (Author), M. Mabaso (Author), B. Chibi (Author), Z. Sokhela (Author), Z. Silimfe (Author), L. Seutlwadi (Author), D. Naidoo (Author), S. Khumalo (Author), A. Mncadi (Author), K. Zuma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Despite a variety of contraceptives being available for women in South Africa, a considerable number of adolescent girls and young women still face challenges in using them. This paper examines socio-demographic and behavioral predictors of using contraceptives among adolescent g...