Reasons for contraceptive nonuse at two sites in Burkina Faso

The authors investigate the reasons for contraceptive nonuse among women in Burkina Faso, analyzing data from a survey of 3,929 women. They find that over 80% of nonusers cite a lack of desire or need for contraception, while traditional access barriers such as cost or distance are rarely mentioned. This suggests that assumptions about access limitations may not apply in this context, prompting a call for further research into the underlying motivations for nonuse.