Magnitude and associated factors of unmet need of modern family planning among reproductive age women in south Gondar zone, North West Ethiopia, 2017

Background: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and associated factors of unmet need of modern family planning among reproductive age women in south Gondar zone.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study design was conducted in south Gondar zone among 528 reproductive age women. Data were collected with pre-tested, structured, interviewer administered questionnaires. Data were coded and entered into Epi info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were applied. A P-value 0.05 was considered to declare a result as significant at 95% CI.Result: -The overall unmet need in this study area was 22.6%, from whom 15.1% respondents were wanted children later and 7.5% were wanted no more children. Women who had been visited by health care providers within 12 months prior to the study, current menstrual status of women, desired number of children and induced abortion were found to be the main factors. Conclusion: -Unmet need for family planning was found to be high in the study area as compared to national and regional prevalence. Women who had been visited by health care providers, Current menstruation status, desired number of children and induced abortion were significantly associated with unmet need of modern family planning. Healthcare providers recurrent visit need to be performed by family planning providers and women empowerment to decide numbers of children are very important areas to decrease unmet need of modern FP.