Noted City, Nation, or Geographical Region

Reported Predominant Form of Contraception

Reported infrastructural and sociocultural predominant barriers to contraceptive use

Reference

Kenya

Injectables and Implants

Fear of contraceptive side effects, discontentment by male partners, lack of knowledge of contraceptive methods, minimal spousal communication. Predominantly patriarchal societies where male heads influence reproductive decision-making.

[7, 9-11],

Uganda

Not specified

Long distances to the nearest health facility, lack of trained personnel and supplies, cost of travel and services, de facto policies excluding unmarried young people from reproductive health services, and stigma associated with sexual activity especially among young women.

[12]

Senegal

Not specified

Long distances to the nearest health facility, lack of trained personnel and supplies, cost of travel and services, de facto policies excluding unmarried young people from reproductive health services, and stigma associated with sexual activity especially among young women.

[4]

Sub Saharan Africa

Not specified

Limited contraceptive knowledge, societal stigma on reproductive health care and decision making, and refusal of reproductive health services to unmarried adolescents by health workers.

[2]

Southeast Asia

Not specified

Limited contraceptive knowledge, societal stigma on reproductive health care and decision making, and refusal of reproductive health services to unmarried adolescents by health workers.

[2]

Matlab, Bangladesh

Oral Contraceptive Pills and Injectables

Misconceptions about injectables causing health problems and unpleasant side effects.

Low approval for IUDs and sterilizations.

[10]

Gaza, Palestine

IUDs and COCP

Misconceptions about fertility impact.

Shortages of contraceptive methods.

Male influence on contraceptive method choice.

[14]

Latin Americas

SARCs

Inequalities and barriers in accessing modern contraception.

[15]