Correlates of Dual Method Contraception among Adolescent Girls in Ratlou Local Municipality, South Africa

Boitshwarelo Ngake, NWU

South Africa, compared to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, has done remarkably well in reducing the total fertility rate. The change in population indicators, such as fertility and mortality, ultimately affects development planning. The sexual and reproductive behaviour of adolescents plays an important role. The alarming increase in the rate of adolescent pregnancy in Ratlou Local Municipality prompted the study. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 462 adolescent girls irrespective of their school attendance status. The study used multistage sampling procedures. A structured questionnaire was used for the collection of data and Stata version 16 was used for analysis purposes. The findings revealed that the age of the respondent, contraceptive use at first sex, ever having been pregnant and the village of residence were significant predictors of the use of dual method contraception. The study calls for a multisectoral collaboration in advocating for the use of dual method contraception.