Selection of a family planning method: a Philippine example

1972 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Ballweg
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Ideal Family ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
National Family Planning ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Selection Of

The sample under consideration in this study was composed of 3445 women who accepted some method of pregnancy prevention after consultation with the National Family Planning organization in the Republic of the Philippines. Subjects were divided into four groups: those women who used an oral contraceptive, women using the IUD, women practising the rhythm method, and those who relied on other methods of birth control.This study attempted to reveal sources of information on family planning and reasons for acceptance of a birth control method, as well as the woman's actual and ideal family size and the interval since her last pregnancy. In addition, the relationship between the woman's educational level and the type of technique selected and husband's occupation as a correlate of the method chosen were also investigated.The findings appear to suggest, among other things, that women near the end of the child-bearing years were less likely to select one of the more effective methods. Women with large families and those who reported the desire for no additional children tended to favour the more reliable techniques. Surprisingly, the two measures of status failed to reveal significant relationships with the selection of a given technique.

scholarly journals Challenges in utilisation of small family norm

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
Varuna Pathak ◽  
Madhuri Chandra ◽  
Veena Rathi Bisani
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Basic Question ◽  
Small Family ◽  
Ideal Family ◽  
The Family ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
National Family Planning ◽  
Ideal Number ◽  
Control Study

Background: India is the most populous country in the world, sustaining 17.5% of the world’s population on 2.4% of the world’s surface area. Despite of India being the first country to formulate a National Family Planning Programme in 1952, the population of India continues to rise. Therefore a basic question arises, as to why do couple have a third child? For stabilization of population every couple must on an average have 2.2 children, but how far our family planning programmes having an impact on the beneficiaries, in terms of their ideologies and utilisation of the programme. To get answers to the above question the present study was undertaken with the following aims and objectives to determine the views about ideal family size and ideal spacing, to determine the degree of knowledge about various contraceptive methods, to know the family size amongst population not adopting small family norm and to know the reason for non-acceptance of family planning methods.Methods: This was a hospital based case control study. Cases were women with two live children and not practicing family planning. Controls included women who opted for family planning methods and adopted the two child norm. Both cases and controls were asked to fill up a questionnaire.Results: Most people practicing small family norm view ideal number of issues ≤ 2 i.e. 88% of males and 91% of females. 59.8% couples not practicing family planning, think ideal spacing ≤ 2 years. 100% controls had the concept of contraception.Conclusions: Desire for a male child in 30.6% cases is the most common reason for couples not following the 2 child norm.

scholarly journals Birth Control: A Review of Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Modalities, Associated Pros and Cons, and Their Effectiveness

2021 ◽  
pp. 225-232
Author(s):  
Maryam Fairag ◽  
Malak ALGhamdi ◽  
Abdulaziz Baghlaf ◽  
Bader Alallah ◽  
Turki Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Multiple Birth ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Combined Hormonal Contraception

Introduction: Family planning importance is increasing progressively and is regarded as an essential part in every couple’s life. Family planning has a lot of benefits for the whole family as it provides a better control over the period between each pregnancy leading to a better balance over the personal, financial, and societal life. There are multiple birth control methods, from which couples can choose from with the assistance of their physicians since each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, some contraceptive methods may be more suited for a certain couple or situation than another one. This review of current methods aims to shed the lights on the various contraception options along with their advantages and disadvantages to aid providers in taking care of their patients. Methodology: A thorough search was carried out on PubMed using the most suitable keywords representing the aim of the present study. A total of 120 were found and based on whether they are suited to achieve the aim of the study, 28 were selected. Discussion: There is a great variety of birth control methods, and each has its associated advantages and disadvantages. Barrier contraceptive methods, most common of which are male condoms, are extremely popular in Western countries. Combined hormonal contraception methods which are available in the form of pills, patches, and rings. Progestin only contraception either in the form of a pill, injection or an implant is the most commonly used type among breastfeeding women. Furthermore, intrauterine devices are another effective contraceptive method which may be copper-based or hormonal-based. Conclusion: Contraception is an integral part of family planning, which can be achieved through a variety of methods. Each birth control method has its own pros and cons that should be explained to the couple clearly, so they can choose the method that is most suited for them.

scholarly journals Induced abortion in the Republic of Srpska: Characteristics and impact on mental health

Stanovnistvo ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-54
Author(s):  
Jelena Niskanovic
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Induced Abortion ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Wilks Lambda ◽  
The Republic

Induced abortion is an important aspect of sexual and reproductive health, with potentially negative impact on physical and emotional health of women. The aim of this paper is to investigate the presence of abortion in our society, characteristics of women who had induced abortion and its impact on mental health. The results presented in this paper are part of the bigger study "Health Status, Health Needs and Utilization of Health Services", which was carried out in Republic of Srpska during 2010. Survey covered 1042 women age from 18 to 49. A standardized set of instruments in the field of sexual-reproductive and mental health (NHS, EUROHIS, ECHIM) was applied. Results indicate that 28.8 % of women had induced abortion, while nearly half of them (48.2%) had more than one abortion in their life. Induced abortion is more common among women over 38 years who already have children (97.1%) and live in rural parts of country (61.7%). Abortion is mostly preferred method of birth control among married woman (88.6%), woman with secondary school (64.5%), but is equally present among employed or unemployed woman and housewife's (around 1/3). There was a statistically significant but low correlation between current life satisfaction, mental health and induced abortion (F=8.0, p=0.000; Wilks' lambda =0.97; partial Eta-squared=0.03). More precisely, women who have had abortions have expressed higher levels of stress, lower levels of vitality, and were less satisfied with present life compared to those who did not have an abortion. High rates of induced abortion are present in Balkans countries for a long time (Rasevic, 1994: 86; Rasevic, 2011: 3). Higher rates of abortion, compared to the European Union and western neighbors, raises the question of presence of "abortion culture" (Rasevic and Sedlecki, 2011: 4). Abortion culture is the conse-quence of frequent use of traditional method of contraception (coitus interruptus) in combination with low availability of counseling and family planning. Lot of scientific rigorous studies indicate a specific connection between abortion and mental health without supporting attitudes which claim that abortion has a strong impact on mental health (Coleman, 2011: 183), as well as attitudes that deny any effect of abortion on mental health (APA, 2008). The results point the importance of promoting greater sexual-reproductive rights, free and responsible family planning and greater availability of contraceptives as safer methods of birth control.

scholarly journals The Effect of Religiosity on Poor Adult Woman’s Meaningfulness of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-99
Author(s):  
Alif Muarifah ◽  
Siti Muyana ◽  
Hudzaimah Nur Hidayah
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Meaningful Life ◽  
National Family ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
National Family Planning ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Having a meaningful life is a part of a happy, vigorous, anxiety-free life. Various factors, such as poverty and religiosity, may affect an individual's meaningfulness of life. Grounded from the phenomenon, the present study aims to find out the effect of poor adult women’s religiosity on the meaningfulness of life. The samples of the study were 123 women who were selected using cluster random sampling. The selected samples were women who met the criteria of “poor” according to the National Family Planning Coordination Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BKKBN RI), which is categorized as prosperous family 1. This study used meaningfulness of life scale and religiosity scale authors had developed. The data were analyzed using simple linear regression. The result showed that religiosity significantly affects the meaningfulness of life (F=55.659, p<0.005), meaning that the higher the religiosity, the higher the meaningfulness of life. The result of the study may provide a depiction of the effect of poor adult woman’s religiosity on the meaningfulness of life, which can be used as a reference for the government or community observer on how to make a meaningful life by strengthening the religiosity.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN HOMECARE MAHASISWI DIII KEBIDANAN PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III TERHADAP JENIS METODE KB TERPILIH

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ervin Rufaindah
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

The use of contraception after childbirth is so important to prevent the occurrence of unwanted pregnancies. Nearly 80% of family planning acceptors choose hormonal birth control, so people are not familiar with hormonal birth control. However, many acceptors complained about the side effects of family planning so that many acceptors dropped out. One of the causes of the number of family planning acceptors dropping out is the lack of understanding of hormonal family planning so that it is necessary to provide health education about family planning and contraceptive methods to increase maternal awareness of using contraception. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of homecare giving from midwifery students in trimester III pregnant women on the type of selected birth control method in Malang. This study was an observational study with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample amounted to 67 respondents. Data analysis using the chi-square test. The result of the chi-square test p-value is 0.132> 0.05, which means there is no significant relationship between home care services and the type of family planning method chosen after delivery. It is hoped that students, educational institutions and midwives will jointly improve the quality of services by providing optimal IEC related to family planning and contraception. Keywords: Homecare, Selection of Contraception Tools, Pregnant Women III Trimester ABSTRAK Penggunaan alat kontrasepsi setelah melahirkan begitu penting untuk mencegah terjadinya kehamilan yang tidak diinginkan. Hampir 80% akseptor KB memilih KB hormonal, sehingga masyarakat tidak asing lagi dengan KB hormonal. Akan tetapi banyak juga akseptor yang mengeluhkan efek samping KB hormonal sehingga banyak akseptor yang drop out. Salah satu penyebab banyaknya akseptor KB drop outyakni kurangnya pemahaman tentang KB hormonal sehingga perlupemberian pendidikan kesehatan tentang KB dan metode kontrasepsi untuk meningkatkan kesadaran ibu menggunakan kontrasepsi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh pemberian homecare mahasiswi DIII Kebidanan pada ibu hamil trimester III terhadap jenis metode KB terpilih di Malang. Penelitian ini merupakan studi observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 67 responden. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-Square. Hasil uji uji chi-Square Pvalue 0,132 > 0,05 yang berarti tidak ada hubungan signifikan antara pelayanan homecare dengan jenis metode KB terpilih setelah melahirkan. Diharapkan mahasiswa, institusi pendidikan dan bidan praktik bersama-sama meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan dengan memberikan KIE yang optimal terkait keluarga berencana dan alat kontrasepsi. Kata kunci : Homecare, Alat Kontrasepsi, Ibu Hamil Trimester III  

The Impact of Zika Virus Education on Selection of Birth Control Methods Among Cuban Refugees Resettling in Louisville, Kentucky in 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Dawn Balcom ◽  
Ruth Carrico ◽  
Linda Goss ◽  
Karen Mutsch ◽  
Rahel Bosson
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Control Method ◽  
The United States ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Practice Nurses ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Background:Cubans represented almost 40% of all refugees resettling in KY during 2015 and 2016. Their route to the United States included extended time in areas recognized as Zika endemic, making them vulnerable to Zika virus (ZV) exposure and infection. Early availability of birth control is one strategy stressed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to delay an unintended pregnancy after ZV exposure and prevent the catastrophic impact on a developing fetus.Objectives:The objectives were to determine: (a) awareness of ZV among Cuban refugees, and (b) the impact of education regarding ZV on their initial birth control decisions.Methods:During May–November 2016, 167 Cuban men and women aged 19–50 were seen by advanced practice nurses (APNs) in the University of Louisville Global Health Center (UL GHC). During the visit, awareness regarding ZV, current planned birth control method(s), and education about ZV was imparted using information developed by the CDC and provided by clinic personnel competent in delivery of culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate messaging. Anticipated methods of birth control were then reassessed.Results:Condom use was the most prevalent contraceptive method used before and after ZV education (29% and 58% respectively, p < .001). The influence of education regarding ZV and ZV infection on selection of birth control methods (condom use) was significant (p < .001).Conclusions:Findings indicate education provided by APNs regarding ZV influence birth control selection among Cuban refugees.

scholarly journals Promoting vasectomy services in the Philippines

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Healthy Relationships ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Engaging Men ◽  
National Family ◽  
National Family Planning

Vasectomy is a safe and highly effective family planning method for men and couples who do not want any more children, but in low resource settings, few men seek out or have access to this method. Increasing the voluntary use of vasectomy is a cost-effective strategy for countries to reduce unmet need for family planning, decrease unintended pregnancies, and meet national family planning goals. By engaging men directly in family planning, vasectomy also holds promise for promoting positive gender norms and healthy relationships. | This brief is part of a set of resources from FHI 360/Evidence Project providing policymakers, advocates, program managers, and service providers with evidence-based recommendations for improving vasectomy programming.

scholarly journals The Use of Birth Control Methods by Adult Males: A Case Study of the Amasaman, Accra, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HANNY-SHERRY AYITTEY
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Introduction: Adult males are largely responsible for the production of babies. One healthy male can produce as many as 100 children over a 50-year reproductive lifespan through sex with many women. On the other hand, women are restricted to the production of a limited number of children in their reproductive lifespan due to biological factors related to pregnancy and menopause. Given the propensity of men to produce many children, effective family planning and birth control rests substantially on responsible role of men. Yet, there is little information on use of birth control methods and products by adult males in Ghana. Guided by the reproductive health life cycle theory of human behaviour, this study aimed at analysing the use of birth control methods and products by adult males in Ghana using a case-study of the Amasaman Area Council, in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Methods: A scientific survey based on a random sampling procedure collected information from 300 adult males in all 39 communities of the Amasaman Area Council, Accra over two months from November to December 2019. This survey elicited information on the perceptions and use of birth control methods and acceptance of government reproductive health (RH) policies. The collected data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20. The analysis involved simple descriptive summaries of the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and their perceptions and use of birth control method. A binary logit regression analysis was used to identify the factors that influenced current use of birth control methods by respondents. Results: The nine birth control methods and products indicated by the male respondents were in order of importance as follows: (1) traditional method of planned abstinence from the spouse for a period of time especially after the delivery of a child, (2) male condom, (3) withdrawal before ejaculation, (4) vasectomy (male sterilization), 5) rhythm or calendar method (of the woman’s monthly reproductive cycle), (6) traditional herbs, (7) outercourse (sex without penetration), (8) drinking of local gin before sex, and (9) men taking drugs to prevent pregnancy. Information from peers and friends was the major source of information. Based on the analysis, it was revealed that the likelihood of using birth control methods and products was significantly influenced by the extent of awareness of these methods and products. Conclusions: Adult male respondents largely had no external sources of information with regards to the majority of the identified birth control methods. Peers and friends were the major source of information about birth control methods. Current use of birth control methods was mainly influenced by the overall awareness of these products.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Use of Birth Control Methods for Family Planning by Married People in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Chinenye Ifeoma Ogidi ◽  
Anthony U. Okere ◽  
Shulamite E. Ogbuabor ◽  
Angela Ngozi Nwadike ◽  
Stella Anietie Usen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Married People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State

OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the knowledge level and use of birth control methods by married people for family planning in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu state. MATERIALS &amp; METHODS: The population of this study comprised 4450 married people who registered for marriage from 2010 to 2017 in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State. The sample was 445 respondents (210 married males and 235 married females). The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled: Knowledge and use of birth control methods for family planning questionnaire (KUBCM). The study was guided by four research questions and four hypotheses. The (KUBCM) research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. RESULTS: The results obtained showed that married people in Nsukka Education zone have knowledge of birth control methods; that they make use of birth control methods to a great extent; and that there is a significant difference in the mean responses of male and female married people on the extent to which married people make use of birth control methods for family planning. CONCLUSION: Both male and female married people have knowledge of common birth control methods of family planning, therefore, couples should discuss together which birth control method of family planning they want to adopt. It should not be a one-man affair. We recommend among others, the full integration of the male population in the family planning programmes, and provision of sensitization programmes aimed at improving male involvement in family planning by government and non-governmental

scholarly journals Gambaran Kepesertaan Keluarga Berencana (KB) di Provinsi Jawa Timur Tahun 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Rizki Arista Devi ◽  
Yuly Sulistyorini
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Age Factors ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Information Media ◽  
Selection Of

Latar Belakang: Jawa Timur merupakan provinsi dengan jumlah penduduk terbesar ke-2 di Indonesia.Laju pertumbuhan penduduk dapat ditekan melalui optimalisasi dan revitalisasi pelaksanaa programKeluarga Berencana (KB) yang saat ini dikelola oleh Badan Kependudukan (BKKBN). Pada penelitian iniakan dijelaskan mengenai gambaran kepesertaan KB di Provinsi Jawa Timur pada Tahun 2018.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis KB apa saja yang digunakan oleh pasangan usia subur, faktor yang mempengaruhi pemilihan alat kontrasepsi seperti pengetahuan, dan keterpaparan media informasi.Metode: Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan menggambarkan hasil faktor yang mempengaruhikepesertaan KB di Provinsi Jawa timur melalui penjelasan data yang diperoleh dari publikasi SurveiKinerja Akuntabilitas Program 2018.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang mempengaruhi kepesertaan KB di Provinsi JawaTimur Tahun 2018 antara lain pengetahuan. Semakin tinggi pendidikan wanita kawin usia 15-49 tahun di Provinsi Jawa Timur Tahun 2018 menunjukkan semakin banyak terpapar media informasi dibandingkan wanita yang berpendidikan lebih rendah. Wanita yang terpapar media informasi lebih banyak menunjukkan lebih memiliki wawasan yang luas dalam menentukan metode kontrasepsi yang akan digunakannya. Metode kontrasepsi yang paling banyak digunakan oleh wanita kawin usia 15-49 tahunadalah KB suntikan 3 bulan. Peserta KB yang menggunakan KB suntikan 3 bulan lebih dari 50% diProvinsi Jawa Timur Tahun 2018.Kesimpulan: Pengetahuan wanita kawin usia 15-49 tahun yang tinggi maka semakin teliti dalampemilihan metode kontrasepsi yang akan digunakannya. Semakin pengetahuan wanita tersebut baikkemungkinan untuk menggunakan KB lebih besar.ABSTRACTBackground: East Java is the second most populous province in Indonesia. The rate of population growth can be reduced through the optimization and revitalization of the implementation of the Family Planning (KB) program which is currently managed by the Population Agency (BKKBN). This study will explain the description of family planning in East Java Province in 2018. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find out what types of birth control are used by couples of childbearing age, factors that influence the selection of contraceptives such as knowledge, and information media exposure. Methods:  The research method was describing the results of factors affecting family planning participation in East Java Province through explanation publication data Accountability Performance Survey Program 2018. The results showed that factors affecting family planning participation in East Java Province in 2018 included knowledge. The higher women knowledge the more careful in the selection of contraceptive methods to be used. The better the woman's knowledge the possibility to use birth control is greater than women whose knowledge is low. The higher education of married women aged 15-49 years in East Java Province in 2018 shows more exposure to information media compared to women with lower education. Women who are exposed to more information media show more insight into determining which contraceptive method they will use. The most widely used contraceptive method by married women ages 15-49 is 3-month injection birth control. Woman who use 3-month injection are more than 50% in East Java Province in 2018.Conclusion: High knowledge of married women aged 15-49 years, the more careful in the selection ofcontraception methods. The good knowledge a woman has, the greater possibility for using KB.

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