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Consequences of Covid-19 Pandemic on Family Planning Amongst Women of Reproductive Age in The Democratic Republic of Congo: A Secondary Analysis of Performance Monitoring for Action Covid-19 Survey
Dalarna University, School of Health and Welfare.
2021 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected health systems worldwide, with a more serious effect on countries already experiencing humanitarian unrest. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) witnessing an ongoing humanitarian crisis, coupled with the Ebola virus outbreak further worsen situations causing burden to the already weak and fragile health system. The DRC was one of the African countries to go on a lockdown during the early days of the outbreak, placing several restrictions which resulted in shortages in family planning services as well as access to these services.Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate if there is an association between the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and family Planning uptake in women aged 15-49 years in the DRC.Methods: This was a cross sectional study based on secondary analysis of performance monitoring for action COVID-19 phone survey with women of reproductive age (15-49 years). A total of 1773 eligible population, after the exclusion of those with no phone, no consent, we had a total of 1325 participants. Descriptive, bivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted.Results: 80% of the total respondents who initially prior COVID wanted to get pregnant changed their mind and wish to avoid getting pregnant-however a great majority are not currently using any method of contraceptive. Over half (58.6%) of the study participants had experience financial lost due to the COVID-19 restrictions which further hindered their ability to get FP services. The most frequent reason for not using FP services was the fear of contamination at health facility.Conclusion: Essential to set aside SRHR resources and plan for uncertainties. Timely intervention for women and girls during pandemic and crisis settings is essential as this has lasting and beneficial effects on many aspects and domains of their lives.

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2021.
Keywords [en]
DRC, COVID-19 restrictions, Family planning, Women
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Health Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-37688OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-37688DiVA, id: diva2:1578941
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Sexual Reproductive Perinatal Health
Available from: 2021-07-07 Created: 2021-07-07 Last updated: 2022-03-07

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