Exploring machine learning algorithms to predict not using modern family planning methods among reproductive age women in East Africa.

Journal: BMC health services research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of the modern family planning method provides chances for women to reach optimal child spacing, increase quality of life, increase economic status, achieve the desired family size, and prevent unsafe abortions and maternal and perinatal deaths. However, use modern family planning is low among reproductive age women in East Africa. Therefore, this study aimed at predicting not using modern family planning and identifying its associated factors among reproductive age women in east Africa using machine learning methods.

Authors

  • Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala
    Department Health informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. sarazeleke3@gmail.com.