Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing the Uptake of Modern Contraceptive Among Women of Reproductive Age (15 - 49 Years) in Kawama and Mukobeko Township Area, Kabwe District, Zambia

Background: Modern contraceptives are essential for improving maternal health outcomes, reducing unintended pregnancies, promoting child spacing, and lowering maternal mortality. Despite increased awareness and expansion of family planning services in Zambia, uptake of modern contraceptives remains inconsistent in many peri-urban communities due to persistent socio-cultural barriers. This study investigated socio-cultural factors influencing the uptake of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Kawama and Mukobeko townships of Kabwe District, Zambia.

Contraceptive uptake, modern contraceptives, peri-urban communities, socio-cultural factors, women of reproductive age

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