A Study to Assess the Knowledge, Practice and Attitude on Temporary and Permanent Contraceptive Methods among Primi and Multi Mothers in Selected Areas in Coimbatore

Nagamala, J.; Muthulakshmi, P.; Kayalvizhi, M.

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“…Another study also showed male condom to be the preferred method whereas all the other studies showed oral contraceptive pills to be the preferred method. 9,13,14 These findings suggest a positive effect of counselling on acceptance of contraceptive methods and a greater need to spread awareness by media and repeated counselling on an individual basis. The three main reasons for accepting a particular method of contraception were found to be the ease of availability, ease of use and fewer side effects.…”

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Knowledge and attitude towards the practice of temporary contraceptive methods among pregnant women attending a teaching hospital in Puducherry

Kasinathan

Nagulapally

2020

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: Knowledge and access to contraception is the basic right of every woman. This is one of the goals of National family planning programme. This study gauges the knowledge of antenatal women about temporary contraceptive methods available in our outpatient department and their attitude towards its practice.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at Indira Gandhi medical college and research institute, Puducherry, between March 2019 to May 2019. 270 pregnant women were chosen and with their consent, using a predesigned questionnaire, their awareness regarding contraception was assessed. Then each participant was counselled regarding the various methods and their attitude towards choosing a temporary contraceptive method was assessed using a questionnaire. The data was entered in SPSS software and analyzed.Results: In this study, 88.8% belonged to 20-30 years, 77% had received school education and 80.3% were home makers. 72.9% were primigravidas. 55.8% of primis and 95.8% of multis knew about spacing. In primis, 67.5% knew about IUCDs. In multis, 95.8% knew about condoms. Knowledge of depo provera was poor. The most preferred contraceptive was condom followed by CuT and pills.Conclusions: This study shows that it is important to create awareness about temporary contraceptive methods and its free availability in the hospitals. Further pregnant women need to be given more information about oral pills, emergency and injectable contraceptive methods. The Government has to work in unison with hospitals and its staff along with the media to achieve this goal.

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Knowledge and attitude towards the practice of temporary contraceptive methods among pregnant women attending a teaching hospital in Puducherry

Kasinathan

Nagulapally

2020

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…methods which has been contributed to either ignorance or fear of its complication. 8 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reported that in Tanzania, the contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) for modern methods among currently married women (aged 15-49) is 32%. In addition, the unmet need for family planning for currently married women aged 15 to 49 is 22%.…”

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“…Though, contraception availability has been widely scaled up, there is poor acceptance of contraception͘ methods which has been contributed to either ignorance or fear of its complication. 8 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reported that in Tanzania, the contraceptive BACKGROUND F amily planning refers to a conscious effort by a couple to limit or space the number of children through the use of contraceptive methods. 1 It is a voluntary adapted way of living and thinking by the couples based on their knowledge, attitude and responsible decisions.…”

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Perceptions of Intrauterine Devices among Women in Tanzania

Muna

Mahiti

2022

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Background: Intrauterine devices (IUD) are important for ensuring neither unplanned pregnancies, nor unsafe abortions occur as well as it helps spacing children among couples. Despite its advantages, its utilization is still inadequate. The underlying causes of low IUD use needs further exploration for a better understanding as well as appropriate handling of the gaps. Aim of the study: To explore the perceptions regarding intrauterine devices among women aged 15 to 49 years and barriers to its utilisation in Kinondoni Municipal Council. Methodology: The study was a community-based exploratory study adopting qualitative approach. Five wards were randomly selected in Kinondoni. Data were collected through in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs). Study participants were purposively sampled for both IDIs and FGDs. Ten (10) women were interviewed in IDIs from all selected wards and Thirteen FGDs were conducted. Thematic analysis was done to analyze qualitative data, into codes, sub-themes, and broader themes. Data analysis was done by using QSR NVivo version 14. Results: The study involved 10 women aged 15 to 49 years as key informants and 13 FGDs were conducted involving two groups of women of reproductive age, five groups who ever used the method, and six groups who never used it. The study identified perceived barriers towards IUD related to cultural perspectives, negative perception, fear of side effects, individual’s insecurity, perceived benefits related to baby’s health and parental benefits. Challenges identified were lack of proper information that is; misinformation and misguidance from the health workers, and negative influencers which include intimacy and devices’ related factors. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that women have different perceptions regarding utilisation of IUD. Perceptions were categorized into perceived barriers and perceived benefits regarding utilization of IUD. Awareness and knowledge on importance of modern contraceptives (including IUD) should be raised. Also, healthcare workers should ensure enhancement of IUD utilization through teaching the community in a comprehensive manner.

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Knowledge and Associated Factors for Use of Contraceptives Among Married Women of West Bengal, India

Mondal

2024

Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah

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Use of contraceptive and family planning methods are help in fertility pattern and also helps to improve reproductive health. It is important to have proper knowledge about the contraceptives and identified the associated factor for the use of contraceptives by the married women. A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and the associated factor for the use of contraceptives among married women in the selected rural community of West Bengal. Non-probability purposive technique was used to collect data from 162 married women residing at the selected rural community. It was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire and structured questionnaire for identify associated factor. The study revealed that 16.67% married women’s had poor knowledge, 12.34% married women’s had good knowledge. It observed that 48.76% married women belonged to the married life of 5-10 years. 72.22 % married women got contraceptives from Subcenter.38.89 % married women used Oral contraceptives pill.83.34 % married women’s were using contraceptives by couple choice.74.70 % married women’s advice taken from Health worker.42.85 % married women used Oral contraceptives pill because of Decision of couple.92.60 % women used Condoms because of because of Decision of couple.65.62% women used Injectables because of easily available .52.5 % married women used CU-T because of easily available. There was statistically significant association between knowledge of contraceptives and their demographic variables like, the religion, marital age.

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A Study to Assess the Knowledge, Practice and Attitude on Temporary and Permanent Contraceptive Methods among Primi and Multi Mothers in Selected Areas in Coimbatore

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Knowledge and attitude towards the practice of temporary contraceptive methods among pregnant women attending a teaching hospital in Puducherry

Knowledge and attitude towards the practice of temporary contraceptive methods among pregnant women attending a teaching hospital in Puducherry

Perceptions of Intrauterine Devices among Women in Tanzania

Knowledge and Associated Factors for Use of Contraceptives Among Married Women of West Bengal, India

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