“It was my own decision”: The transformational shift that influences a woman’s decision to use contraceptives covertly

Abstract: Family planning (FP) is an important element of sexual and reproductive health and rights, but socio-cultural barriers and unbalanced gender relations often limit women’s decision-making about contraceptive use. Covert contraceptive use (CCU) exemplifies the limits on women’s decision-making and represents a way in which some women overcome constraints to achieve their reproductive goals. This study explores the decision-making process through which women choose to use contraceptives covertly.

Article from:
BMC Women’s Health volume 22, Article number: 144 (2022)