Contraceptive use is not popular in Oman because of the traditional sociocultural and religious belief but the contraceptive prevalence rate increases over the years (23.7% in 1995 to 28.9% in 2008; World Bank, 2008). The rate of increase is much slower in Oman than in other Arabic countries (in Egypt 48% in 1995 to 60% in 2008; World Bank, 2008). Therefore, it is of natural interest to check which are the factors associated with the women current contraceptive use tendency. This study examines important determinants associated with contraceptive use among ever-married women aged 15-49 in Oman using the 2008 Oman National Reproductive Health Survey (ONRHS) data. Binary logistic regression model is implemented to draw valid conclusions about the effects of determinates of contraceptive use in Oman, which is the first ever type of modeling technique used with the contraceptive binary data in Oman. The analysis finding suggests that age of the women, region, number of living children, education, place of residence and living arrangement have the most significant effects on contraceptive use among the women. The study also suggests that the concerned body should integrate a strong awareness program by targeting the 15-49 aged currently married women in Oman for achieving more reasonable prevalence rate.

contraceptive, determinants, multilevel logistic regression, ONRHS-Oman National Reproductive Health Survey.