Urban populations have been increasing at an alarming rate, with faster growth in urban slums than that in nonslums over the past few decades. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» examines the association between slum residence and the prevalence of contraceptive use among women of reproductive age, and assess if the effect was modified by household wealth. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» conducted cross-sectional analysis comprising 1932 women in slums and 632 women in nonslums. The study findings suggested heterogeneity in modern contraceptive use in Kinshasa, with a surprisingly higher contraceptive prevalence in slums.
September 13, 2021