This study evaluated the preferences for digital health tools (DHT) and informed choices regarding contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in selected local government areas (LGAs) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Employing a descriptive survey research design, the study targeted women aged 15–49 who were not using modern contraceptives. The research was conducted in Iseyin, Ona-Ara, and Ibadan-North East LGAs, chosen for their low contraceptive prevalence rates (CPR). A sample of 356 participants was determined using the Leslie Kish method and a multi stage sampling procedure was used for the selection of the 356 from the total population. Data were collected using a modified DHT questionnaire, assessing informed decision-making and preferences for DHT in contraceptive information dissemination. The demographic characteristics of participants showed that majority are within the ages of 26 -30years (53.8%), married (94.9%), with secondary school education (58.1%) and 1-2 wards (64.1%). Lastly, majority of the participants are not on any method (77.8%). The findings revealed that the level of informed choices is high (96.6%). this study observed that the overall level of preference of DHT among the women of reproductive age in the selected LGAs was high (83.6%). The study concluded that DHT significantly influences contraceptive decision-making and is preferred by women in the selected LGAs, highlighting its potential in improving contraceptive uptake and informed choices in similar settings. 98.6% of participants understood modern contraceptive methods after exposure to DHT, with a significant majority indicating it made informed choices easier. Additionally, 94.9% of respondents preferred DHT over physical visits for contraceptive information, citing convenience, time-saving, and increased confidence in discussing personal issues with providers.
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- : Preferences; Digital Health Tools Informed Choice; Contraceptive Methods; Women
- PREFERRED DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS AND INFORMED CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICES
