Abstract
Background: Perceived discordance of fertility desires may be more common among couples with certain sociodemographic characteristics and may lead to lower contraceptive use. Methods: Using nationally representative data from adults ages 15–49 in France in 2010, we analysed associations between sociodemographic characteristics, perceived discordance of fertility desires and contraceptive use with design-based logistic regression. Results: Only 8% of participants perceived discordant fertility desires while 92% perceived concordance with partner fertility desire. Discordance varied by age and relationship duration and by the presence of children from previous relationships. Perceived discordance was not associated with use of a hormonal or highly effective method. Beyond own intentions, perception of a partner’s fertility desires was associated with using a highly effective method among participants using any method. Conclusions: Engaging men and couples in family planning programmes may be important for achieving both partners’ desired fertility goals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-315 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 4 2017 |
Keywords
- Couples
- France
- contraceptive use
- fertility desires
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pharmacology (medical)