Population Reports' Q&As

Men's Surveys: New Findings

Contraceptive Awareness & Approval

How many men have heard of a contraceptive method?

In 36 of 46 surveyed countries, at least 90% of married men have heard of one or more contraceptive methods, either modern or traditional. In Mauritania, however, only 61% of married men have heard of at least one family planning method, and in Mozambique, 69%. In Chad and Pakistan about three-quarters of married men are aware of at least one contraceptive method. In the remaining six countries, levels of contraceptive awareness range from 80% to 89% (see Table 5).

Men are more likely to have heard of a modern method than a traditional one. In 34 countries at least 90% are aware of at least one modern method, while in only 7 countries have at least 90% heard of a traditional method (see Table 5).

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