Factors Associated with the Use of Modern Contraceptive Methods by Women in Marital Union in the City of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: CrossSectional Study

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of modern contraception and to identify factors that are associated with the use of modern contraceptive methods in the city of Lubumbashi. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from April to June 2015, with women in marital union in the city of Lubumbashi, where a sample was drawn. The sampling strata helped us to select households where women were interviewed; Data were collected by interview guided by a questionnaire; tests of Pearson chi-square, at the 5% risk threshold and the prevalence ratio and confidence interval 95% allowed us to determine the association. The Excel and the State software v13.1 helped us to analyze. Results: In total 1096 women responded to our questions. The modern contraceptive prevalence was 28.4%. The use of modern methods predictors were age of women ≥ 30 years, the level of university study, the Catholic religious denominations, Protestant, Muslim and Kimbanguistes, formal occupations such as public company, public service and private company, owning a radio and possession 4-5 living children, the high level of knowledge of the methods, the positive attitude, the current discussion with spouses and spousal support. Conclusion: The modern contraceptive prevalence was low. Some socio demographic, cultural and obstetric characteristics could be promoted in order to boost the use of modern methods in the city of Lubumbashi.