Impact of health education on knowledge and behaviours toward obstetric fistula among women of reproductive age in Uganda

Background: Reproductive and child health clinic attendance is vital in offering family planning health education among women of reproductive age in Tanzania. During these visits, group education sessions on modern contraception is offered to women before receiving the specific services they went for. Those who show interest with modern contraception proceed to individualized sessions on adopting one of the methods. Therefore, being satisfied during the group session is paramount to adopting modern contraception. This study therefore sought to assess the level of client satisfaction with the family planning health education among women of reproductive age from selected clinics in Dar es Salaam. Methodology: This was an observational study conducted in selected Reproductive Health clinics in three municipalities within Dar es Salaam region. Facilities were grouped by districts and ownership from which one third were systematically picked to provide 8 participants each. Interviewer led completion of the study tool was employed to assess satisfaction parameters. Analysis on satisfaction was all or none from a 5-point rating scale and association calculated with significance set at a p-value of less than 5% and 95% confidence interval. Results: There was a general higher satisfaction with the family health education offered during the visit period. Satisfaction with family planning health education was significantly higher among women with higher parity (p=0.009), employed (p=0.00001), and were attended to by a clinician (p=0.0006). A significant disparity within municipalities was also noted (p=0.005). Private facilities, shorter time in facilities, and non-cash payments did not significantly influence satisfaction. Conclusion: Family planning health education satisfaction is high among women of the reproductive age group in Dar es Salaam clinics. We need to explore how this satisfaction is translated to reduce the unmet needs for modern contraception in Tanzania. Furthermore, whether this high satisfaction translates into good knowledge remains unexplored.

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Effect of Health Education with Flip Chart and Video on Knowledge about Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in Women of Reproductive Age in Nganjuk District, East Java

Childhood Stunting, Wasting, and Obesity, as the Critical Global Health Issues: Forging Cross-Sectoral Solutions ◽

10.26911/the7thicph.02.36 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ike Nurrochmawati ◽

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Ambar Dwi Retnoningrum ◽

Remita Yuli Kusumaningrum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Health Education ◽

Early Detection ◽

Pap Smear ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Screening Tests ◽

Control Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Flip Chart ◽

Independent Variable

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in women. Pap smear and visual inspection acetic acid (VIA) are essential screening tests to early detect cervical cancer. However, the use of screening tests remained low among women of reproductive age in Nganjuk district, East Java. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of health education using flip chart and video on knowledge about early detection of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age in Nganjuk district, East Java. Subjects and Method: A randomized control trial conducted in Rejoso, Nganjuk, East Java, from October to November 2019. A sample of 120 women of reproductive age was randomized into two groups: (1) Experiment group that received health education using a flip chart and video, and (2) Control group that received no intervention. The dependent variable was knowledge of early detection of cervical cancer. The independent variable was health education using a flip chart and video. The data were collected using questionnaire. The data were analyzed by independent t-test. Results: After the intervention, knowledge about early detection of cervical cancer in the experimental group (Mean= 80.40; SD= 10.54) was higher than the control group (Mean= 70.53; SD= 9.68), and it was statistically significant (p <0.001). Conclusion: Health education using a flip chart and video is effective in improving knowledge about early detection of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age. Keywords: early detection, cervical cancer, health education, women of reproductive age Correspondence: Ike Nurrochmawati. School of Health Sciences Satria Bhakti, Nganjuk. Jl. Panglima Sudirman VI, Nganjuk, East Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +6282141578108. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.36

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Prevalence and Pattern of Modern Contraceptive Choices among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in a Community Health Facility: An Eight Year Retrospective Study

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i530843 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 22-33

Author(s):

Akinwale Oladayo Damilola ◽

Akinbade Musiliat Olufunke ◽

Ogunsina Ibukunoluwa Deborah ◽

Akinwale Akinwumi Adebowale

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Family Planning ◽

Health Education ◽

Community Health ◽

Health Centre ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Family Planning Clinic ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Modern Contraceptives

Aims: Utilization of modern contraception to prevent pregnancies is a unique health intervention as unplanned pregnancies expose women to additional health risks and lifetime risk of maternal mortality by increasing the number of lifetime pregnancies and deliveries. This study therefore aims at evaluating the prevalence and pattern of modern contraceptive choices among women of reproductive age and to identify the most commonly used modern contraceptives. Study Design: Retrospective study carried out at family planning clinic of Community Health Centre, Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, South-West Nigeria between January 2013 to December 2020. Methodology: The clients who had attended family planning clinic for modern contraceptive services during the period of eight (8) years were identified from clinic register. Their case files were retrieved and relevant data extracted with the use of standardized pro forma. Two hundred and twenty-two (222) case notes were available and suitable for analysis. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of chi square and ANOVA. Results: The result revealed highest prevalence of modern contraceptive utilization among young women with slight increase in rate of utilization as the age increases and decreases with older age. The most commonly utilized methods of contraception were Injectables: Noristerat and Depo-Provera; and IUCD. Result further showed significant relationship between age, number of children alive, breastfeeding status and desire to have more children and choice of modern contraceptive (P- value < 0.000). Conclusion: Utilization of modern contraceptives can be improved through adequate public health education, thus, this study recommended that health education should be intensified at antenatal clinic, infant welfare clinic, religious places, market places and any place of public gathering.

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Assessing the Effect of a Health Education Intervention on Attitudes Toward Safe Motherhood Among Women of Reproductive Age in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria

Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion ◽

10.18666/gjhep-2016-v17-i3-6923 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 17-47

Author(s):

Mfrekemfon Peter Inyang ◽

Janet Ene Peter

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Safe Motherhood ◽

Education Intervention ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Health Education Intervention ◽

Rivers State

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The Effect of Health Education on the Interest of Women of Reproductive Age in Performing a Visual Inspection of Acetic Acid

10.26911/ab.promotion.icph.08.2021.29 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Diana Ode ◽

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Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Health Education ◽

Visual Inspection ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age

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Evaluation of concomitant gynecological pathology in group of patients of reproductive age with tumors and tumor formations

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2020-16-10-14 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 10-14

Author(s):

N. V. Spiridonova ◽

A. A. Demura ◽

V. Yu. Schukin

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Errors ◽

Ovarian Tumors ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Predisposing Factor ◽

Ovarian Tumours ◽

Preoperative Diagnostic ◽

Neoplastic Process ◽

History Of ◽

The Moment

According to modern literature, the frequency of preoperative diagnostic errors for tumour-like formations is 30.9–45.6%, for malignant ovarian tumors is 25.0–51.0%. The complexity of this situation is asymptomatic tumor in the ovaries and failure to identify a neoplastic process, which is especially important for young women, as well as ease the transition of tumors from one category to another (evolution of the tumor) and the source of the aggressive behavior of the tumor. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the history of concomitant gynecological pathology in a group of patients of reproductive age with ovarian tumors and tumoroid formations, as a predisposing factor for the development of neoplastic process in the ovaries. In our work, we collected and processed complaints and data of obstetric and gynecological anamnesis of 168 patients of reproductive age (18–40 years), operated on the basis of the Department of oncogynecology for tumors and ovarian tumours in the Samara Regional Clinical Oncology Dispensary from 2012 to 2015. We can conclude that since the prognosis of neoplastic process in the ovaries is generally good with timely detection and this disease occurs mainly in women of reproductive age, doctors need to know that when assessing the parity and the presence of gynecological pathology at the moment or in anamnesis, it is not possible to identify alarming risk factors for the development of cancer in the ovaries.

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