A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among college students in Sikkim, India

Renjhen, Prachi; Kumar, Ashwini; Pattanshetty, Sanjay; Sagir, Afrin; Samarasinghe, Charmaine Minoli

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“…6 Another study highlighted the potential effect of EC in this regard could be most evident in sub-Saharan Africa. 7 Women in low income and minority groups are at highest risk of unintended have limited access to primary care and may have difficulty accessing highly effective contraception. 8 As per the World Health Organization estimates, 210 million pregnancies occur annually, out of which, 38% are unwanted and 22% end up with abortion worldwide.…”

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Knowledge and attitude towards emergency contraception in females of urban area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mishra

Tripathi

Verma

2016

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: Emergency contraception are birth control measures that, if taken after unprotected sexual intercourse, contraceptive failure, incorrect use of contraceptives or in cases of sexual assault may prevent pregnancy. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of female living in urban part of Lucknow district from September 2015 to August 2016.Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted at RML Hospital, Lucknow from September 2015 to August 2016. A cross sectional study design was conducted and Participants were selected using simple random sampling method. Data was collected by using self-administered questionnaires. Data processing and analysis: The collected data was entered into a computer and analyzed using statistical package of social science version 20.0.Results: In this study it was found that, Out of 385 subjects 54% (209) new the correct time interval for EC to be effective and 91% (350) new that this is for prevention of unplanned pregnancy. Out of 385 subjects 77% (345) reported that they had heard the word EC from different sources, however 23% (90) reported that they never heard about that it means that still there is a scope of health awareness activities and health education to improve the knowledge of EC. Different attitudes of females towards emergency contraception some different pair of questions was asked. Out of 385 subjects 85% (329) were reported that they have positive attitudes in terms of benefits of EC to reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy. A few number of subjects i.e. 12% (48) reported negative attitudes towards EC where as 3 % (8) did not respond. The more than half subjects i.e. 68% (260) reported that they use EC even if their partners disagreed with them where as 11% (41). Cultural belief was found as an barrier in having negative attitudes towards EC. The Religion, Occupation and educational status affect knowledge and attitudes towards EC.Conclusions: The results show that there is a scope of health awareness activities and health education to improve the knowledge and attitude towards EC.

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Knowledge and attitude towards emergency contraception in females of urban area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mishra

Tripathi

Verma

2016

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…world to implement a national population control programme in year 1952 but is still struggling to contain the baby boom [4] . India ranks 2 nd amongst the world's most populous countries with a birth rate of 19 births/1,000 population and is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2024, surpassing the population of China [5] .…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Contraceptive Methods in Women of Reproductive Age Group in an Urban District of Haryana

Dawra¹,

Goyal²,

Gupta³

2020

SSR-IIJLS

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Background: India ranks 2 nd amongst the world's most populous countries with a birth rate of 19 births/1000 population and is projected to attain the first position by 2024, surpassing the population of China. Awareness regarding contraceptive practices can have multiple health and economic benefits. Methods: This was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study, done among 260 women between the age group of 18-50 years, who was questioned by a pre-set proforma, which included the details of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding contraceptive use. Results: Mean age of the study participants was 26.3 years. Around 97.69% of women had heard about contraception. The most common contraceptive used i.e. condom 38.07%, followed by pills (24.61%) and IUDs (13.64%). Implants, diaphragms, female condoms were the least practiced methods of contraception. Maximum women (71.53%) had gained knowledge regarding contraception through TV, radio or newspapers. Almost every working woman was aware of contraception and around 95% of housewives had heard of contraceptive practices. 42.85% and 18.26% housewives and working women, respectively felt the awkwardness in asking about contraceptives. More than 70% of working women believed in encouraging their family members regarding contraceptive practices, followed by housewives. Conclusion: Occupation was an important factor related to the adoption and understanding of the concept of family planning in the population. There should be increased counseling of couples as well as the family members, regarding contraceptive methods, and it should be two-way communication.

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“…A lot of efforts and resources have gone into the national family welfare programme but the returns are not commensurate with the inputs to control the population. 2 In developing countries Couple Protection Rate (CPR) is still very less. According to national family welfare statistics 2011, CPR in India is 40.4%.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices About Contraceptive Among Reproductive Age Group Females

Meena¹,

Singh²

2019

IJMBS

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Background: Aim of current study was to assess the knowledge, attitude & practices of contraceptives among married women of reproductive age group. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on females between 18-49 years served as inclusion criteria, while unmarried females were excluded. The women interviewed were informed of the study and consent was taken. The participation was on voluntary basis. Questions regarding factors responsible for non use of contraception were also asked. Results: Out of 1000 women, 690 (69.00%) had knowledge about family planning. 61.00% knew about condom, followed by OCPs & other methods. Conclusions: Effort should be made to educate the public about the safety and convenience of modern, long term, reversible methods of contraception among both in health care professional and public. Keyword: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Contraception

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A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among college students in Sikkim, India

Cited by 51 publications

References 9 publications

Knowledge and attitude towards emergency contraception in females of urban area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Knowledge and attitude towards emergency contraception in females of urban area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Contraceptive Methods in Women of Reproductive Age Group in an Urban District of Haryana

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices About Contraceptive Among Reproductive Age Group Females

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