Lai, Siow-Li and Tey, Nai-Peng (2020) Contraceptive use in Cambodia: Does household decision-making power matter? Culture, Health and Sexuality, 22 (7, SI). pp. 778-793. ISSN 1369-1058, DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2019.1685683.
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In Cambodia, the growth of family planning services and socio-economic development have resulted in a spectacular rise in contraceptive prevalence rate and an equally remarkable reduction in contraceptive use differentials. With rising educational levels and increased participation in the modern labour market, Cambodian women are playing an increasingly pivotal role in household decision-making. This study used data from three rounds of Cambodia Demographic and Health Surveys to elucidate trends and patterns of contraceptive use. It then examined the determinants of contraceptive use through the use of logistic regression. The central hypothesis to be tested was whether or not women's involvement in household decision-making affected contraceptive use. Multivariate analysis showed that apart from the number of living children, women's work status and education of both men and women had a more significant impact on contraceptive use, as compared to women's power in household decision-making. More effort is needed to empower women in all aspects in order to reduce the socio-economic differentials in contraceptive use and improve their reproductive health, in line with the goal of the global agenda of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to leave no one behind.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, IF002-2014, Population Studies Unit, University Malaya, GPF004P-2018 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Contraceptive use; Cambodia; Household decision-making power; Women's education and work; Empowerment |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Business and Economics |
| Depositing User: | Ms Zaharah Ramly |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Nov 2023 06:45 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Nov 2023 06:45 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/36893 |
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