From fertility intentions to contraceptive behaviour: evidence among women with children in Malawi
Gladson Andrew Chipala
BackgroundAlthough fertility has declined in Malawi, a substantial gap persists between women's fertility-limiting intentions and contraceptive behaviour. Previous studies often include childless women, potentially obscuring patterns among women who have already entered parenthood. This study examines fertility preferences and contraceptive behaviour among in-union women with at least one living child in Malawi.MethodsWe analysed cross-sectional data from the 2015–16 Malawi Demographic and Healt