Awareness and Determinants of Contraceptive use among Nursing Mothers in Bellary, Karnataka

Rao, B Sadananda; Mathada, Veerendrakumar Chowdapur

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2016/16022.7120

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“…13% participants knew about contraception from others. These findings were consistent with the studies of Ekpenyong CE et al, Sherpa SZ et al, Mahawar P et al and Santoso IB et al [11][12][13][14][15][16] In present study, 66% and 18% participants had said they would select temporary and permanent contraception method while respectively. 16% participants were undecided about the choice of contraception method.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…140 (28%) and 110 (22%) participants discontinued due to religious views and lack of family/husband's approval respectively. This is similar to the study of Rao BS et al 14 The odds ratio (OR) is one of several statistics that have become increasingly important in clinical research and decision-making. It is particularly useful because as an effect-size statistic, it gives clear and direct information to clinicians.…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Rao BS et al and Mahawar P. et al noted similar observations in their studies. 14,15 It was observed in present study that 26 (21.7%) and 24 (20%) participants did not use contraception due to unbearable side effects and for want of more children respectively. 22 (18.3%) participants did not use contraception due to financial difficulties and 21 (17.5%) participants felt it was useless.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…This is similar to the study of Sherpa SZ et al 11 In present study, 21.2% of the study group was educated upto primary level while 33.2% and 18.4% of the participants studied till SSC and HSC respectively. [11][12][13][14][15][16] It was observed in present study that 410 (82%) participants were booked cases while 90 (18%) participants were unbooked cases. 230 (46%) participants were primigravida while 270 (54%) participants were multigravida.…”

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confidence: 89%

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Study of knowledge, attitude and practices of contraception in breast-feeding mothers

Shawl

Thobbi

2019

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: In India, as in many other countries, postpartum family planning is usually initiated after 6 weeks postpartum. Early resumption of sexual activity coupled with early and unpredictable ovulation leads to many unwanted pregnancies in the first year postpartum. Increase in hospital deliveries provides an excellent opportunity to sensitize women and provide effective contraception. Hence the present study was done at our tertiary care centre to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice regarding contraception and to find out the relationship between knowledge and attitude regarding contraception among breast feeding mothers.Methods: A hospital based observational study. The patients admitted at our tertiary care centre in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Results: Majority of the participants (72%) were in the age group of 21-25 years. 21.2% of the study group was educated up to primary level while 33.2% and 18.4% of the participants studied till SSC and HSC respectively. Majority of participants were from middle class (50%) followed by lower class (36.4%) and upper class (13.6%). 69.6% participants resided in rural areas while 30.4% participants were from urban areas. It was observed that age, education and mode of delivery were the significant factors.Conclusions: As the government gives incentives to couples who opt for permanent sterilization, which is an effective drive, it should also give incentives to couples who follow temporary methods and delay pregnancies. Couples who adopt one child norm or 2 children norm should be encouraged by benefits either in the form of children’s education or health insurance.

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Thobbi

2019

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…4,5 In present study, most of the participants are between 20-25 years corresponding to the peak reproductive age group (47%) and most of the study population were in this age group. The peak reproductive age is 20-24 years in the study done by Rao BS et al 6 This is the peak period of fertility during which most pregnancies occur. 7,8 This study showed a high level of awareness of family planning methods against the low level of knowledge of specific contraceptive methods among the antenatal women similar to the study by Allagoa DO et al 9 There is therefore need to emphasize specific contraceptive options with a view to improving utilization.…”

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Awareness, attitude and practice of contraception among antenatal women in a tertiary care hospital- a cross sectional study

Murugesan

Sundaram

Muthusamy

2016

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: Reproductive health services that empower women will greatly reduce the social and economic disruption in society. The aim of the study was to assess the level of awareness about different types of contraceptive choices and also to find out the current practice of contraceptive methods by antenatal women attending the antenatal outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted over a period of 6 months at SRM medical college hospital. 200 antenatal women attending outpatient department of obstetrics and gynecology were randomly selected and were interviewed with predesigned questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using percentage. Results: Majority of the women in the study were between 20 to 25 years. 97% were aware of contraception, 81% were aware of the needs of birth spacing and only 64% were aware of the benefits of birth spacing methods. About 74% of them were aware of more than one method of contraception. Condom (93%) was the most heard about method. Only 23% of these women gave a history of usage of contraception. Majority of these women had used condoms (16%). Sterilisation (44%) was considered the safest option among the contraceptive choices followed. Social circle (49%) and health care providers (42%) played a major role as source of knowledge. Majority of the antenatal women did not use contraception because of desire of child (41%) and fear of side effects (21%). Conclusions: The high contraceptive awareness and educational level did not reflect on the contraceptive usage level in this study. Hence proper counselling and education is required to motivate the women for contraceptive usage and eradication of myths involving the risks of using contraception.

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Predictors of age at first child’s birth and contraceptive use among men in Uganda

2019

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Background: Globally, research on age at first child’s birth among men has been neglected especially in Africa. Consequently, little is known about its impact on male involvement in reproductive health. This paper examined the socio-demographic, economic and proximate predictors of age at first child’s birth among men aged 15-54 years in Uganda. Methods: We used the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) on a sample of 3,206 men aged 15-54 years who had a biological child. The outcome variable was age at first childbirth categorized as: below 17, 18-24 and 25 years and above (25+). Analysis was done using descriptive statistics, un-adjusted and adjusted multinomial regressions with significance level at 95%. Results: Median age at first child’s birth was 22 years (IQR = 20-25). The majority of men (62.4%) had fatherhood onset between 18 and 24 years. Only 5.2% had fatherhood onset at 17 years or earlier, increasing to 32.4% at 25+. Respondents whose first sexual encounter was before 18 years was 44.3% and 92.7% by 24+. Few respondents (44.1%) reported use of any contraceptive methods. Anglican religion (RRR=1.62; CI 1.06 – 2.46) or not having attended school (RRR=2.20; CI 1.02-4.71) were predictors of childbirth onset before 17 years. Age of sex debut at 18 years or higher (RRR= 2.09, CI 1.72 – 2.54) and secondary and above education (RRR = 1.76, CI 1.42-2.18) were predictors of fatherhood onset at 25+. Contraceptive use among men had no association with age at first child’s birth. Conclusion: These findings are important for strategic allocation of resources to curb early onset of fatherhood among adolescent and young men under the age of 25 years. They highlight the need for gender-sensitive interventions targeting men for behavioral change, participation in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) programming and improved access to services delivery.

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Awareness and Determinants of Contraceptive use among Nursing Mothers in Bellary, Karnataka

Cited by 8 publications

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Study of knowledge, attitude and practices of contraception in breast-feeding mothers

Study of knowledge, attitude and practices of contraception in breast-feeding mothers

Awareness, attitude and practice of contraception among antenatal women in a tertiary care hospital- a cross sectional study

Predictors of age at first child’s birth and contraceptive use among men in Uganda

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