Journal article
Measuring family planning norms in Zambia: A mixed methods vignette study
African journal of reproductive health, v 25(5), pp 37-48
01 Oct 2021
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Abstract
Vignettes have increasingly been used in social norms research, but it is unknown whether vignettes are a valid, culturally appropriate, and effective approach for measuring family planning norms in Zambia. In this mixed methods, cross-sectional study, surveys (n = 438) and focus groups (n = 135) were conducted with married women in two, purposively selected districts in the Central Province, the rural district of Mkushi and the urban district of Kabwe. Social norms constructs measured included: reference groups, descriptive norms, injunctive norms, collective norms, and outcome expectations. Vignettes covered reaching desired family size, using modern contraception for birth spacing, and seeking family planning services. The results complemented each other suggesting vignettes may indeed be a valid approach for measuring family planning norms in this setting, although further research is needed. Successful vignette administration requires translating and back-translating, pretesting in the local language, adapting to the local context, and training. The findings hold implications for future family planning norms measurement, both in Zambia and across global settings.
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- Title
- Measuring family planning norms in Zambia: A mixed methods vignette study
- Creators
- Amy Henderson Riley - Thomas Jefferson University College of Population HealthPatrick Moeller - Thomas Jefferson University College of Population HealthShivani Ramolia - Thomas Jefferson University College of Population HealthSarah Stevens - Drexel UniversityMaurice Pengele - Pragma Consultancy ZambiaShadrick Chembe - Pragma Consultancy ZambiaDouglas Hampande - Pragma Consultancy ZambiaJoseph J Bish - Population Media Center
- Publication Details
- African journal of reproductive health, v 25(5), pp 37-48
- Publisher
- Women's Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000744066800004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85165893735
- Other Identifier
- 991019167992204721
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- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health