scholarly journals A SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF PERCEPTIONS AND PATTERNS OF CONTRACEPTIVE (MANAE-HAMAL TADABEER) USAGE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN WESTERN MAHARASHTRA

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naeela Ansari ◽  
Farha Rizwan
Keyword(s):  
Personal Autonomy ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Fertility Control ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Usage

Background:Although all parts of the world have seen a huge increase in contraceptive usage, at least 200 million women still currently lack access to modern contraceptives(Manae-hamaltadabeer). Today about 53.4% eligible couples are still unprotected against conception. Successful fertility control leads to many social and economic advantages for women from educational attainment, personal autonomy to relationship stability and satisfaction. Material and Method:A cross-sectional study was carried out from Jan 2018 to Jan 2019 to analyse the awareness, perceptions and various patterns of contraceptives usage among 1000 women of reproductive age in western Maharashtra. Observation and Result:Data were collected from 1000 women participants. 266 (26.6%) belong to the age group of 25-29 years of age and Mean age of women was 32.78 years with SD + 7.58 yrs. 100% Awareness was observed whilemajority of 622 (62.2%) use contraceptive methods. About 226 (22.6%) preferred Condom.There was a significant association between age 2 2 2 (X =49.37, p=0.0001), educational status (X =439.46, p=0.0001),Socio Economic Status (X =72.1311, P=0.000),family 2 2 Type (X =14.44, p=0.001) and Parity (X =55.79, p=0.00001) with the knowledge scores.There was significant association 2 2 between preference of contraceptive methods scores and the age (X =104.32, p=0.000), Education (X =99.97, p=0.000), SES 2 2 (X =77.953, p=0.000) and parity (X =65.50, p=0.000). Conclusion:Despite 100% awareness and favourable attitude, significant number of reproductive age women did not use contraceptive methods due to various reasons. This study shows the association between socio-demographic variables and family planning acceptance ratio.

scholarly journals Cognition of emergency contraception: an assessment among WRA in a rural community of West Bengal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2241
Author(s):  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Nivedita Roychoudhury ◽  
Dipak Pal ◽  
Lina Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Sweta Suman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Fertility Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correct Knowledge

Background: Emergency Contraception (EC) is an important option for women exposed to unprotected sex to prevent unintended pregnancy and induced abortion. EC has a potential to offer women an important option for fertility control. The objective of the study was to assess knowledge about Emergency Contraception among currently married women of reproductive age in a rural area of West Bengal.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted on 608 currently married women of reproductive age for 1 year from May 2017 to April 2018. Questionnaire was administered to women on knowledge of emergency contraception (EC). Data was analyzed in SPSS version 16.Results: Among the study participants 66% had knowledge of emergency contraception. A small number (8.9%) of the total participants ever used EC to prevent pregnancy. Only 65.3% of them had correct knowledge regarding timing of EC. Effectiveness of post-coital pill was known to them while none of these women were aware of the existence of Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) insertion as an option for EC.Conclusions: Marked lacunae were observed regarding knowledge and practice of emergency contraceptives among the WRA. Proper and correct knowledge on Emergency Contraception is of urgent need among all sexually active women especially in this country for population stabilization.

A study on influence of education and occupation on family planning practices in rural Shamirpet, R.R. District, T.S., India.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 5525
Author(s):  
Vijayasree L.
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Safe Motherhood ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Contraceptive Usage ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Family planning is an important pillar for safe motherhood and good reproductive health and is influenced by number of socio-demographic factors. Since fertility in India is primarily marital this study was planned among married women. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 402 women of reproductive age group. Details regarding various socio-demographic factors with special emphasis on education and occupation of husband and wife and their socio-economic status and its relation to contraceptive usage were studied. Prevalence of contraception was found to be 61.7%. Contraceptive usage had a significantly positive relation with literacy status of women, socio economic status of the couple. On the other hand husband’s educational status, occupation of women, husband’s occupation did not have any relation with contraceptive usage.

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT AND USE OF ANTENATAL SERVICES

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Siddique Khan Qadr ◽  
Huda Abbas ◽  
Wajahat Hussain et al.
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
One Year ◽  
Antenatal Services

ABSTRACT:OBJECTIVE: The single most important factor that has long-lasting impact on lives of women is education. The study was conducted to determine the effect of women and partner's education on utilization of antenatal services in the urban slums.STUDY DESIGN AND SUBJECTS: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in urban slums of Bahawalpur City from January 2018 to December 2018 after taking ethical approval from hospital ethical committee. Women of reproductive age n=377, between 15 to 49 years, having at least one alive child less than one year of age and irrespective of current pregnancy were included in the study. Out of selected slum area sample was drawn by non-probability consecutive method. The preformed, pretested questionnaire with the help of lady health workers of the areas was used for collection of data. RESULTS: Mean age of the respondents was 28.26 ± 6.03 years. The age distribution showed that 31.1% respondents belonged to 30-34 years age group followed by 29.7% in 25-29 years, 19.1% in 20-24 years. The utilization of antenatal services was poor in 41.1% (n=155), fair in 24.9% (n=94) and good in 34.0% (n=128) women. The utilization of antenatal services was significantly higher in literate group (p <0.001). Regarding husband's educational status the wives of educated husbands had better utilization (p <0.001). The use of antenatal services among wives of uneducated and primary educated husbands was 67.8% and 61.5% respectively. The 52.1% women having graduate and above educational level of husband had good antenatal care use. CONCLUSION: Educational status significantly affect the utilization of antenatal services.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of contraceptive prevalence and factors responsible for usage of different contraceptive methods in an urban slum area

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4363
Author(s):  
Gautam B. Sawase ◽  
Shweta N. Salphale ◽  
Sunaina G. Kumthekar ◽  
Bina M. Kuril ◽  
Mohan K. Doibale
Keyword(s):  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence

Background: According to WHO; contraceptive prevalence is the percentage of women who are currently using, or whose sexual partner is currently using, at least one method of contraception, regardless of method used. It is usually reported for married women aged 15-49. According NFHS-4 (2015-16) current use of any family planning method is 53.5%. The objectives of the study were to find out contraceptive prevalence and usage of different contraceptive methods among married women of reproductive age group and to study factors affecting contraception use among married women of reproductive age group.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out in urban slum area catered under Urban Health Training Center of medical college. Sample size of 390 married women of reproductive age residing in urban slum area taken. By using systematic random sampling method data collected by house to house visits. Data was analyzed by using SPSS software version 24. Chi-square test used for showing association.Results: Contraceptive prevalence was found to be 53.84%.Use of tubal ligation was found maximum (12.05%) followed by condom, O.C.P. Contraceptive use was found to be significantly associated with age, number of living son, and number of living children of women.Conclusions: Counselling of women should be done for appropriate use of contraceptive method. Awareness regarding female education, birth spacing, advantage of small family, etc. should be done by I.E.C. activity.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices of contraception amongst married women

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2761
Author(s):  
Jyotsana Lamba ◽  
Nikita Gandotra ◽  
Nivedita Prashar
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills

Background: Aim of current study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of contraceptives amongst married women of reproductive age group.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in obstetrics and gynaecology out door patient department (OPD) of SMGS hospital Jammu. 100 married women aged between 15-45 years were included in this study. Along with the sociodemographic characteristics of the women, their knowledge, attitude /86*and practices on contraception were evaluated with the help of predesigned questionnaire.Results: It was observed that out of 100 women, majority of them were Hindu (58%), higher secondary educated (21%), housewives (45%) and belonged to low socio economic status (36%). 88% females had knowledge about contraceptive methods that was mainly obtained from health workers (59%) followed by media (23.8%) and social circle (14,7%). 38% women were practicing contraceptive methods, out of which most of them were using condom (39.4%) followed by Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs) (21.05%), intra uterine contraceptive device (15.7%) etc. Though most of the women had knowledge about contraceptive methods majority (62%) had negative attitude towards family planning.Conclusions: In spite of having good knowledge, utilization of contraceptives was less because of religious myths and beliefs, fear of side effects, cultural and political barriers.

scholarly journals Patterns of Contraceptives Use and Their Complications in Iraqi Reproductive Age Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1411-1416
Author(s):  
Shiren Ali Al-Hamzawi ◽  
Sahar Hamza Ali Al-Tameemi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Intrauterine Device ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics

Contraceptives are the methods, medicines, or devices which are used to prevent pregnancy. The women can select any kind from the available contraceptives. The objectives are to investigate the types of contraceptive methods used by Iraqi women of reproductive age and to throw lights on their complications.  A cross-sectional study had been done in the outpatient department of gynecology and obstetrics of Maternity and Children Hospital in Al-Diwaniya city on 400 women of reproductive age between (16-45) years during the period from 20th of September 2016 to 30th of March 2017. A questionnaire distributed among participating women. All the involved women gave their informed consent after describing the aim of the study and ensuring the confidentiality of the data.  The data were gathered and analyzed statistically. The study revealed that the most commonly used contraceptives were oral pills, the intrauterine device (IUD),  injections, and the condom  (53.7%, 35,7%, 7.5%, 3%), respectively. Oral pills are the most commonly used method in all age groups. The complications were present in (55.0%) of women of reproductive age, and they were present in (69.2 %) of users of the Intra-Uterine Device followed by pills users (45.5%). The most common complications for the oral contraceptives were pain, malaise, and psychiatric disturbances (21.8%, 10.6%, 8.3%), respectively, while in the case of Intra-Uterine Device, the most common complications were bleeding and infection (31.4%, 21.6%) respectively. Injection contraceptive users had suffered from the infection (14.3%). The women’s age, residence, level of education, occupation, and economic status show a significant association with the use of contraceptives methods. The oral contraceptive pills and Intra-Uterine Device are the most frequently used contraceptives. The most common complaints were bleeding, infection, and pain. There is a significant association between the use of contraceptives methods and the women’s age, residence, level of education, occupation, and economic status.

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