Exploring the Influencing Factors for Contraceptive Use among Women: A Meta-Analysis of Demographic and Health Survey Data from 18 Developing Countries

Background: The primary objective of this research was to investigate how socioeconomic and demographic factors influence the usage of contraceptives by women in 18 developing countries. Methods: The study used the latest DHS data from 18 developing countries in order to acquire a broad perspective of contraceptive methods. We applied meta-analysis techniques for 18 developing countries to find out the summary results. Results: The overall summary effect showed that the variable respondent education (OR = 1.39; 95% CI: 1.17 to 1.65), husband education (OR = 1.60; 95% CI: 1.32 to 1.93), type of place of residence (OR = 0.88; 95% CI 0.78 to 0.98), current working status (OR = 1.47; 95% CI 1.30 to 1.66), age of the respondent (OR…