RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This paper investigates factors influencing disparities in use between modern and traditional contraceptives despite the fact that both methods are used with the same purpose (preventing conception). Data were collected at Makete District; this area was selected for study as it is located in periphery of the country and in a normal situation the use of traditional contraceptives is expected to be higher than modern ones. The study involved 286 respondents; both men and women respondents aged 20-65 were considered viable for this study. The respondents were selected by using systematic sampling; also a cross section design was applied in which both primary and secondary data were collected. Findings from the collected data indicated that the use of modern family planning methods is higher than traditional ones. The main reason for this disparity is that modern methods of fertility control are more effective in preventing conception than traditional birth control methods. As per study findings, it is recommended that education should be provided to the people on how to use traditional methods of fertility control properly. This can decrease the failure rate of such methods and hence majorities will opt to use them as they are safe to the health of the user.

contraceptive, modern family planning methods and traditional contraceptives