The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between some
selected socio-demographic variables and current contraceptive use among
Ghanaian women. In spite of the remarkable efforts made in improving
contraceptive prevalence rate in Ghana there are still substantial constrains to
the number of users of contraceptive in the country. The paper considers
some selected socio-demographic variables such as education, knowledge of
access to contraceptive method, knowledge of method, employment status,
marital status, region of residence, fertility preference and ethnicity. All the
variables were found to be statistically significant. However, knowledge of
access to contraceptive method was the most important variable. It is
recommended that contraceptive providers must take keen interest in
periodic sensitization of both users and the general public about the general
benefits of contraceptive methods. Easy accessible avenues must be created
to address complains in order to reduce the unmet needs of women.