In Benin, Unmet Need for Modern Contraception Remains High Despite Having Been Identified as a National Priority

Many Beninese women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using a modern contraceptive method, according to a new study released today by the Guttmacher Institute and the Association Béninoise pour le Marketing Social et la Communication pour la Santé, a network member of Population Services International. The researchers found that, as of 2012, one-third of married women and half of all sexually active unmarried women have an unmet need for contraception. These levels represent a substantial increase since 2006, when 27% of married women and 35% of unmarried sexually active women experienced unmet need.
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news