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The 2002–2003 Jamaica Reproductive Health Survey (RHS) was implemented by Jamaica National Family Planning Board in collaboration with the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), with the technical assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 7,000 women aged 15 to 49 were interviewed for the survey as well as 2,795 young men aged 15–24 years. The This RHS report provides data on the reproductive health and contraceptive practices in Jamaica, and an evaluation of changes since 1997 and 1993.

Among the highlights of this report are

	Percentage of mothers who breastfed babies born within the five years prior to the survey.
	Total fertility rate 1975–2002.
	Planning status of last pregnancy.
	Proportion of women aged 15–49 who have ever used contraception.
	Contraceptive use ever by age, socioeconomic level, and religious attendance 2002.
	Trends in use of various contraceptive methods.
	Ever-use of specific contraceptive methods by education level.
	Current use of contraceptives.
	Men’s contraceptive use.
	Prenatal care: use by residence and  initiation of care by socioeconomic status.
	Forced sexual intercourse by age and Socio economic status.
	Young adult women: age at first intercourse.
	Young adult men: age at first intercourse.
	Young adult females: contraceptive use at first intercourse.
	Young adult males: contraceptive use at first intercourse.
	Young adults: reasons for non use at first intercourse.

Date last reviewed: 04/17/2006
Content source: Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion