Relationship between classic indicators of health behaviour and contraceptive choices in women in Flanders

Abstract: Background In this study we shed light on ongoing trends in contraceptive use in Flanders (Belgium). Building on the fundamental cause theory and social diffusion of innovation theory, we examine socio-economic gradients in contraceptive use and the relationship to health behaviours. Methods Using the unique and recently collected (2020) ISALA data, we used multinomial logistic regression to model the uptake of contraceptives and its association to educational level and health behaviour (N:4316 women). Results Higher educated women, and women with a healthy lifestyle especially, tend... Mehr ...