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Original Articles

Stimulating Men's Support for Long-term Contraception: A Campaign in Zimbabwe

Pages 271-297 | Published online: 29 Oct 2010
 

Abstract

A 1993-1994 male motivation campaign in Zimbabwe sought to encourage couples to use modern contraception, especially long-term and permanent methods, mainly by encouraging men to participate in family planning. Using a diverse mix of radio and television programming, print materials, and community events, the campaign reached 88 of men and women in the 5 campaign areas. Football games and sports images proved especially effective in reaching male audiences. Baseline and follow-up surveys found that approval of long-term methods, couples' discussion of family planning, and men's desire to be involved in family planning decisions increased during the campaign period. When education, socioeconomic status, and other variables were controlled, data also showed that contraceptive use fluctuated in the years surrounding the campaign but that individuals exposed to 3 or more campaign elements were 1.6 times more likely than others to use a modern method.

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