title: Dynamics of contraceptive use in India: apprehension versus future intention among non-users and traditional method users.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study examines the reasons for not using any method of contraception as well as reasons for not using modern methods of contraception, and factors associated with the future intention to use different types of contraceptives in India and its selected states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Assam and West Bengal.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data from the third wave of District Level Household and Facility Survey, 2007-08 were used. Bivariate as well as logistic regression analyses were performed to fulfill the study objective.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Postpartum amenorrhea and breastfeeding practices were reported as the foremost causes for not using any method of contraception. Opposition to use, health concerns and fear of side effects were reported to be major hurdles in the way of using modern methods of contraception. Results from logistic regression suggest considerable variation in explaining the factors associated with future intention to use contraceptives.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Promotion of health education addressing the advantages of contraceptive methods and eliminating apprehension about the use of these methods through effective communication by community level workers is the need of the hour.
authors.affiliation: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088, India. rajesh.iips28@gmail.com
authors.forename: Rajesh Kumar
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.forename: Sayeed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Unisa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D033182:Intention; D016015:Logistic Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D025341:Principal Component Analysis; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult