Perceptions of nonsurgical permanent contraception among potential users, providers, and influencers in Wardha district and New Delhi, India: Exploratory research

Aengst, Jennifer; Harrington, Elizabeth K.; Bahulekar, Pramod; Shivkumar, Poonam Varma; Jensen, Jeffrey T.; Bs, Garg

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“…These findings are supported by other studies in South Asia, where family planning measures are mostly considered women's responsibility [21][22][23][24]. Health workers, peers, and mass media were the most common sources of information regarding FP similar to prior studies in India [21,24] and Nepal [22]. Participants in this study seemed to assign FP responsibility to the other gender in terms of using FP.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Besides, this problem is further reinforced by the limited options of FP methods available for men other than condoms and permanent sterilization. These findings are supported by other studies in South Asia, where family planning measures are mostly considered women’s responsibility [ 21 – 24 ]. Health workers, peers, and mass media were the most common sources of information regarding FP similar to prior studies in India [ 21 , 24 ] and Nepal [ 22 ].…”

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Perceptions of family planning services and its key barriers among adolescents and young people in Eastern Nepal: A qualitative study

Bhatt

Neupane

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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Introduction Family planning methods are used to promote safer sexual practices, reduce unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion, and control population. Young people aged 15–24 years belong to a key reproductive age group. However, little is known about their engagement with the family planning services in Nepal. Our study aimed to identify the perceptions of and barriers to the use of family planning among youth in Nepal. Methods A qualitative explorative study was done among adolescents and young people aged 15–24 years from the Hattimuda village in eastern Nepal. Six focus group discussions and 25 in-depth interviews were conducted with both male and female participants in the community using a maximum variation sampling method. Data were analyzed using a thematic framework approach. Results Many individuals were aware that family planning measures postpone pregnancy. However, some young participants were not fully aware of the available family planning services. Some married couples who preferred ’birth spacing’ received negative judgments from their family members for not starting a family. The perceived barriers to the use of family planning included lack of knowledge about family planning use, fear of side effects of modern family planning methods, lack of access/affordability due to familial and religious beliefs/myths/misconceptions. On an individual level, some couples’ timid nature also negatively influenced the uptake of family planning measures. Conclusion Women predominantly take the responsibility for using family planning measures in male-dominated decision-making societies. Moreover, young men feel that the current family planning programs have very little space for men to engage even if they were willing to participate. Communication in the community and in between the couples seem to be influenced by the presence of strong societal and cultural norms and practices. These practices seem to affect family planning related teaching at schools as well. This research shows that both young men and women are keen on getting involved with initiatives and campaigns for supporting local governments in strengthening the family planning programs in Nepal.

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confidence: 87%

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confidence: 86%

Perceptions of family planning services and its key barriers among adolescents and young people in Eastern Nepal: A qualitative study

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Neupane

et al. 2021

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“…In addition, the fact that men's FP options are limited to condoms and permanent sterilization only serves to exacerbate the issue. Other studies in South Asia, where family planning measures are typically thought to be the duty of women, support these findings [ 16 ]. Similar to earlier research in India [ 16 , 17 ] and Nepal [ 18 ], the most prevalent sources of information about FP were health professionals, peers, and the media.…”

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“…Other studies in South Asia, where family planning measures are typically thought to be the duty of women, support these findings [ 16 ]. Similar to earlier research in India [ 16 , 17 ] and Nepal [ 18 ], the most prevalent sources of information about FP were health professionals, peers, and the media. Participants in this study appeared to hold the other gender responsible for using FP.…”

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confidence: 54%

“…In more precise terms, the husband determines whether or not to allow their wife to take contraception [ 19 ]. However, those who were not married reported their willingness to make future decisions about using FP in concert with their partner [ 12 , 16 ]. The majority of the women in this survey appeared at ease letting their male partners choose the method of birth control.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Community perception of the determinants of unmet needs of family planning among married women in Buea Health District, Southwest Region, Cameroon

Donatus¹,

Tendongfor²,

Julius³

et al. 2023

Pan Afr Med J

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Introduction in Cameroon, and more specifically in the Buea Health District of the Southwest Region, there are still a few unmet family planning needs. Many women desire to avoid getting pregnant, but do not use an effective form of birth control. A focus group discussion among married women in the Buea health district was necessary to explore the determinants of unmet family planning in order to promote access to and use of long-acting modern contraceptive methods because most research studies have only focused on the quantitative aspect. Methods focus groups were held in the community and in the medical facilities as part of the study's qualitative exploratory strategy. To invite the participants, invitations were sent out. A qualitative survey of 10-12 respondents was carried out by the researcher, in each Focus Group the discussed topics included factors that encourage the use of FP methods, making the switch from traditional to modern FP methods, family planning methods decision-making, accessibility of FP in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each focus group discussion lasted 1 hour 30 minutes, the perception was collected in an audiotape recorder and later transcript verbatim. The team conducted 10 Focus Group Discussion (FGD) (four of each of the topic areas). The FGD team provided participants with light refreshments. Results a total of 10 focus groups were conducted, reaching a total participant of 107. The N-Vivo analysis software was used to analyze the data. The following are some of the key participant perceptions that have been reported. Perceptions of family planning; for health reasons as well as social expectations and pressures, having children earlier in marriage was a wise decision. While there are certain issues with having children early in life, such as the mother's maturity and financial stability, having a kid as soon as feasible is the best option. It is best to have children within the first two years of marriage, with a three-to-five-year gap between them. Reasons for changing from traditional to modern family planning; The most significant issues with current birth control techniques (such as condoms, pills (postinor-2), implants, injectables, and IUDs) are those that affect a woman's body. Regardless of the issues, they experience with contraception, there are some benefits to utilizing it. Both modern and classic FP methods have the potential to fail. Making family planning decisions; extended families, particularly mothers-in-law, have a strong influence on family planning and size decisions, and family members assist in resolving FP issues and challenges. Participants want to know about the adverse effects of current birth control techniques, especially in the long run, and how contraceptives affect a future pregnancy. Accessibility of FP in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; participants have mixed perceptions of whether the COVID-19 context influences their accessibility to family planning. ...

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Systematic Literature Review

Rosário,

Boechat

2024

Global Perspectives on Social Media Influencers and Strategic Business Communication

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The importance of ethics practiced by influencers must be considered. Influencers significantly impact their audience and can shape public opinion, attitudes, and behaviors. Ethical behavior helps influencers establish and maintain trust with their audience. Influencers are transparent, honest, and authentic in their content, which fosters trust and credibility. Ethical influencers are transparent about their partnerships, collaborations, and sponsored content. Ethical influencers have the potential to inspire and empower their audience to make a difference. They can influence their audience to adopt positive behaviors and attitudes, promoting social norms conducive to a more ethical and compassionate society. Influencers prioritizing ethical behavior contribute to a healthier online community and set a positive example for others in their field. Based on the above, it is intended to systematically review the bibliometric literature on ethics practiced by influencers using the Scopus database with the analysis of 134 academic and/or scientific documents.

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Perceptions of nonsurgical permanent contraception among potential users, providers, and influencers in Wardha district and New Delhi, India: Exploratory research

Abstract: Although perceptions of NSPC were varied, all study populations indicated interest in NSPC. Concerns about safety, efficacy, appropriate patient counseling, and ethics emerged from the present study and should be considered as NSPC methods continue to be developed.

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Perceptions of family planning services and its key barriers among adolescents and young people in Eastern Nepal: A qualitative study

Perceptions of family planning services and its key barriers among adolescents and young people in Eastern Nepal: A qualitative study

Community perception of the determinants of unmet needs of family planning among married women in Buea Health District, Southwest Region, Cameroon

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