Men's behavior surrounding use of contraceptives in Guinea.
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the sociocultural determinants that influence the attitude and practices of men toward contraceptive use in Guinea.


METHODS
A sequential, mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative study was carried out in two regions of Guinea with a low rate of contraceptive prevalence, and in the capital city of Conakry. A total of 1170 people (men and women) were interviewed.


RESULTS
Findings showed a positive perception of family planning overall, but reluctance to use modern contraception. The reasons for non-use of contraceptive methods were primarily the hope of having many children and religious prohibition associated with customs. Making decisions on contraceptive use within a couple represents a major cause of misunderstanding between spouses. Communication within a couple on the use of contraception is quickly declined by men.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings demonstrate the need to develop communication strategies within a couple to improve the use of contraceptives.
Center for Research in Reproductive Health in Guinea, Donka University National Hospital, Conakry, Republic Guinea; Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea. Electronic address: baldemddka@gmail.com.
Mamadou Diouldé
MD
Baldé
Center for Research in Reproductive Health in Guinea, Donka University National Hospital, Conakry, Republic Guinea; Faculty of Medicine, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea.
Boubacar Alpha
BA
Diallo
Research Institute of Health Sciences, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Rachidatou
R
Compaoré
Center for Research in Reproductive Health in Guinea, Donka University National Hospital, Conakry, Republic Guinea.
Abdoul Karim
AK
Bah
Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Moazzam
M
Ali
Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Rita
R
Kabra
Research Institute of Health Sciences, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; African Institute of Public Health, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Seni
S
Kouanda
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003267:Contraception / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003268:Contraception Behavior / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D016701:Guinea; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012938:Social Perception; D055815:Young Adult
Behavior; Communication; Contraception; Guinea; Implication; Men