Trends and determinants of unmet need for family planning in Cameroon: the role of socio-cultural context

Samuel Kelodjoue, Université de Dschang
Louise Moyo, Université de Dschang

This study attempts to investigate and highlights the recent trends of unmet need for Family Planning in Cameroon. Differences for having an unmet need by place of residence, age, marital status, education, living standards are also assessed. It is based on Cameroon Demography and Health Surveys (CDHS) which were conducted in 1991, 1998, 2004 and 2011. It aims at declaring the women's reasons for having an unmet need and identifying the socio–economic and cultural determinants of unmet need. A high proportion of women with unmet need are those who have experienced unwanted pregnancies. This paper finally, outlines the scope for further research offering some perspectives on the nature and socio-cultural dimensions of unmet need.