In the face of continuous efforts of the government and international organizations, population growth rate in Yemen
still high. The present study was aimed to investigate the current prevalence and predictors of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) use
among Yemeni women in Dhamar area. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 400 women using a semi-structured
questionnaire. The results showed that the prevalence rate of OCPs use is 33%. General characteristics showed that almost half of
the study population had no formal education, ˃ 3 living children, and ˂ 20 years at marriage. The predictors found to be
significantly associated with OCPs use were age, educational level, age at marriage, number of living children, attitude on safety
of OCPs, and practice on contraceptives-seeking behavior. The present study reported a rise in OCPs use and seeking behavior,
but that was not consistent with the obstetric characteristics of the study population. Community mobilization with efficient
health education would improve the awareness of Yemenis about the advantages of contraception in family well-being.