title: Factors associated with unmet need for modern contraception in post-conflict Liberia.
abstract: We examined the association between intimate partner violence and unmet need for modern contraception in post-conflict Liberia. This is a secondary analysis of data collected using the Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) method. Data from 499 sexually experienced young women (aged 14-25) in Montserrado County, Liberia were examined. Intimate partner violence (55.7%), unintended pregnancy (83.2%), and abortion (45.3%) were pervasive in the study population. An estimated 35.9% of respondents had an unmet need for modern contraception. However, multivariate logistic regression results did not reveal an association between intimate partner violence and unmet need (OR 1.11; 95% CI 0.70-1.75). Among covariates examined, only contraceptive use at sexual debut (26.1%) was significantly associated with unmet need (OR 0.27; 95% CI 0.14-0.52). Liberian youth need information about and access to modern contraceptive methods besides condoms. Interventions to identify and treat victims of violence are also needed.
authors.forename: Allison P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Pack
authors.forename: Donna R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: McCarraher
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Chinelo C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Okigbo
authors.forename: Lisa Marie
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Albert
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wambugu
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007988:Liberia; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D049168:Pregnancy, Unplanned; D060728:Reproductive Health; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014754:Violence; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult