Background and aim: Access to contraceptive methods remains low in the world in general and
in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Data of these contraceptive methods in rural areas
of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain poorly known. The aim is to
identify the socio-demographic characteristics
of clients associated with purchasing contraceptives methods via different distribution
system in Kongo Central province.Methods: Cross-sectional study including data from mini Lelo Family Planning
contraceptive method distribution campaigns organized in 11 health zones of
Kongo Central province, from January to March 2020 by community-based distributors
(DBC), learner DBCs (DBCa), graduated DBCs (DBCg) and clinical providers (CP).Results: The median age of clients was 25 years old. A quarter of them were men
and almost half of the clients were in a conjugal relationship and 46.5% were
single. The majority (70.4%) had a high school education. The male condom was
the most requested method during Lelo Family Planning, followed by implants.
Natural methods remain the methods preferred by clients < 20 years and
single; modern methods by those aged > 25 years. Among the hormonal methods,
the implant was the most popular modern method, while the short and
long-lasting injectable hormonal methods were more in demand by women < 25
years of age.Conclusion
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