Prevalence, Determinants, and Barriers to Reproductive Health Decision‐Making Autonomy Among Married Women in Rural Parts of Seden Sodo District, Southwest Ethiopia: A Mixed‐Methods Study

Key Points

• Approximately half of rural women show reproductive health decision-making autonomy, yet barriers remain.
• Economic participation and challenging patriarchal norms are essential for improving women’s autonomy in health choices.
• Engaging male partners is crucial for fostering better reproductive health decision-making in rural communities.
• Programs addressing these barriers may significantly improve maternal health outcomes and empower women.

Abstract