scholarly journals Domestic Violence, Contraceptive Use, and Unwanted Pregnancy in Rural India

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Stephenson ◽  
Michael A. Koenig ◽  
Rajib Acharya ◽  
Tarun K. Roy
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Rural India

scholarly journals Sexual Violence as a Predictor of Unwanted Pregnancy: Evidence from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Titilayo A. ◽  
Ekundayo O.O. ◽  
Olaoye-Oyesola O.J. ◽  
Anuodo, A.O.
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Pregnancy Termination ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Impressive Result ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Gender Based

Gender-based domestic violence (GBDV) continues to pose a serious threat to woman folk and the society at large. All efforts to reduce the menace have not yielded an impressive result and thus, the prevalence rate is still unacceptably high. Employing analytic nationally representative weighted sample size, 15,941women aged 15-49 years who were currently pregnant or ever had at least one pregnancy experience were interviewed for domestic violence through quantitative instrument (questionnaire). The data were analysed with a chi-squared test and binary logistic regression using STATA 13. Overall, one quarter (24.7%) of the total respondents who ever experienced domestic violence from their spouses or intimate sexual partners reported having experienced unwanted/unintended pregnancy. It was evident in the study that GBDV is significantly related to unwanted pregnancy even after controlling for all other tested independent variables like age, educational attainment, wealth index, religion, place of residence and other fertility related variables such as number of children ever born, contraceptive use and pregnancy termination experience. Spousal abuse in any form is a crucial predictor of unwanted pregnancy in Nigeria. Therefore, addressing gender-based domestic violence is critical to reducing the menace of unwanted pregnancy and taming unnecessary population growth in Nigeria.

scholarly journals 1139Predictors of Unintended Pregnancy among Indian women: An analysis from NFHS-IV Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jai Kishun
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Intimate Partners ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Sociodemographic Disparities

Abstract Background Low levels of women’s decision-making over control of sexual intercourse, contraceptive use, domestic violence with intimate partners not only have impact on socioeconomic and cultural aspects but also on unintended pregnancies. Which create serious public health issues associated with physical, reproductive and mental health consequences. This study explores associations between domestic violence, maternity and sociodemographic characteristics with unintended pregnancies Methods Total 32428 married women aged between 15-49 years, who responded on current pregnancy wanted were observed in NFHS-IV (2015-16) survey data. Out of these, 3,842 found eligible for this study. Logistic regressions used for analysis using SPSS23 software. Results Mean age of 3,842 women respondents were 25.27 ± 4.97 years. 12.3% of them were unintended pregnancies. Women aged between 25-34 years (OR = 1.21, 95% CI: 0.99-1.48) and 35-49 years (OR = 1.50, 95% CI: 1.02-2.21) were more likely to have unintended pregnancy than 15–24 years. Working women were 7% (OR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.73-1.18) less likely to have unintended pregnancy than not working. Women never used contraception were 1.4 times more likely to have unintended pregnancy. Ever face domestic violence were 1.71 times (OR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.40-2.10) more likely to have unwanted pregnancy. Conclusions Sociodemographic disparities need to be addressed to promote reproductive health and welfare services. Preventing physical violence by intimate partners against women, could reduce unintended pregnancy. Key messages Improving women’s status through educational and occupational initiatives could contribute to reducing physical violence and incidence of unintended pregnancies

Contraception in Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shandhini Raidoo ◽  
Marit Pearlman Shapiro ◽  
Bliss Kaneshiro
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Contraceptive Counseling ◽  
Unscheduled Bleeding ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive

AbstractAdolescents are at risk for unwanted pregnancy when they become sexually active, and contraception is an important part of mitigating this risk. Use of contraceptive methods, and long-acting reversible contraceptive methods such as implants and intrauterine devices in particular, has increased among adolescents. Although sexual activity has declined and contraceptive use has increased among adolescents in the United States in recent years, the unintended pregnancy rate remains high. All of the currently available contraceptive methods are safe and effective for adolescents to use; however, adolescents may have specific concerns about side effect profiles and unscheduled bleeding that should be addressed during contraceptive counseling. Healthcare providers should prioritize adolescents' needs and preferences when approaching contraceptive counseling, and also consider the unique access and confidentiality issues that adolescents face when accessing contraception.

scholarly journals KAP study of contraception in clients undergoing MTP and sterilization in Gujarat, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2503
Author(s):  
Rakesh Patel ◽  
Runoo Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Medical Termination ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
History Of ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Lack of awareness, knowledge and education, religious beliefs and fear of side effects are the main causes why women do not use family planning methods. To study the knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among clients undergoing to Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and sterilization.Methods: This prospective study was done among 400 indoor cases at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in B.J. Medical college, Ahmedabad during July 2002 to October 2003. All the clients undergoing MTP and sterilization were explained and counseled about contraception with GATHER approach of family planning. After taking detail history, a thorough clinical examination of the clients was carried out with preliminary investigations.Results: Almost 58% clients were willing to accept TL method as contraceptive option, 39.5% IUCD, 1.75% OC pill method of contraception. Regarding history of side effect of contraceptive use, 17.3% condom users, 68.5% OC pill users, 63% CuT users have felt side effect. Almost 42.5% clients were operated by MTP + Lap TL, 39.5% by MTP + CuT and 14.5% by plain Lap TL.Conclusions: Efforts should be made to promote information, education and communication regarding emergency contraception targeted to all women of reproductive age group. It is important that unwanted pregnancy be prevented through effective contraceptive practice rather than abortion.

Corrigendum to: Condom use among young women in Australia using long-acting reversible contraceptives or other hormonal contraceptives

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 395
Author(s):  
Julie Nguyen ◽  
Henrietta Williams ◽  
Kathleen McNamee ◽  
Nabreesa Shafeeu ◽  
Alaina Vaisey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptive ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Long Acting

Background:Dual condom and long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) or non-LARC hormonal contraceptive use is the most effective way to protect against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). This study aimed to determine whether condom use varied between users of LARC and non-LARC hormonal contraceptives and explore their motivations for condom use. Methods: Women aged 16–24 years attending a sexual and reproductive health centre in Melbourne, Australia, completed a survey about contraceptives and sexual practices. The proportion of LARC and non-LARC hormonal contraceptive users using condoms was calculated and logistic regression compared condom use between the two groups. Condom use was based on frequency of use and coded as a binary variable ‘never, not usually or sometimes’ versus ‘usually or always’. Results: In all, 294 (97%) women participated in the study; 23.8% (95% confidence interval (CI) 19.0–29.1%) used LARC and 41.7% (95% CI 36.0–47.6%) used non-LARC hormonal contraceptives. Condom use was reported by 26.1% (95% CI 16.3–38.1%) of LARC users and by 27.8% (95% CI 19.9–37.0%) of non-LARC hormonal contraceptive users. There was no difference in condom use between groups (odds ratio (OR) 0.9; 95% CI 0.4–1.9). Condom use reduced with increasing relationship length (≥6 months vs no relationship: OR 0.2; 95% CI 0.1–0.6). Non-LARC hormonal contraceptive users were more motivated to use condoms if worried about pregnancy than LARC users (62.8% vs 47.8%; P = 0.04). Conclusion: Condom use was low and similar between users of LARC and non-LARC hormonal contraceptives, and was associated with the length of the relationship. These results highlight the need to promote condom use when prescribing LARCs and non-LARC hormonal contraceptives to reduce the risk of STIs.

scholarly journals Domestic violence and early childhood mortality in rural India: evidence from prospective data

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 825-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Koenig ◽  
R. Stephenson ◽  
R. Acharya ◽  
L. Barrick ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Childhood Mortality ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Prospective Data

scholarly journals Relationships between condoms, hormonal methods, and sexual pleasure and satisfaction: an exploratory analysis from the Women's Well-Being and Sexuality Study

Sexual Health ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny A. Higgins ◽  
Susie Hoffman ◽  
Cynthia A. Graham ◽  
Stephanie A. Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Sexuality Study ◽  
Risk Practices

Background: Little is known about how condoms and other contraceptives influence women’s sexual enjoyment, which could shape use patterns. Methods: Data from an online study of women’s sexual health and functioning were used to examine how three categories of contraceptive use – hormonal method only, condoms primarily, and dual use – could help predict decreased sexual pleasure associated with contraceptive method and overall sexual satisfaction in the past 4 weeks. Results: In analyses controlling for age, relationship length, and other variables, male condoms were most strongly associated with decreased pleasure, whether used alone or in conjunction with hormonal methods. Women who used hormonal methods alone were least likely to report decreased pleasure, but they also had significantly lower overall scores of sexual satisfaction compared with the other two groups. Dual users, or women who used both condoms and a hormonal method, reported the highest sexual satisfaction scores. Conclusions: Because male condoms were viewed by many of these women as decreasing sexual pleasure, sexual risk practices are likely to be affected. Although hormonal only users were highly unlikely to report decreased pleasure, they reported lower sexual satisfaction compared with the other two groups. Dual users, who had the highest sexual satisfaction scores, may have been the most sexually satisfied because they felt more fully protected against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections – consistent with previous qualitative documentation of ‘eroticising safety.’ This exploratory study suggests that different contraceptives affect sexuality in various ways, warranting further research into these sexual dimensions and how they influence contraceptive practices.

scholarly journals Knowledge of the Use of Contraceptive among College of Health Sciences Students of Niger Delta University, Amassoma Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 459-465
Author(s):  
Oniso, Juliet Imawaigha ◽  
Tawari Erebi Patricia
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Unwanted pregnancy which results in unsafe abortion and sexually transmitted disease such as HIV/AIDS can be avoided by using different contraceptive methods. Information on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptives among students is particularly important because of unwanted pregnancies as well as an everyday increase in number of STI and HIV/AIDS. Tactlessly, in Nigeria significant proportion of students who engages in premarital sex, either lack basic knowledge of contraception, or are ignorant of practices of contraceptive. This study aimed at studying sexuality, knowledge of contraceptive in among students in the College of Health of Health Science, Niger Delta University, Amassoma. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted among two hundred (200) students of the College of Health of Health Science, Niger Delta University aged 16-30 years. Data collection was carried out using both self-administered questionnaire Results: The analysis of the data showed that majority of the students of the students in College of Health Science, Niger Delta University are about (84%) sexually experience with most of the first sexual experiences occurring within the 16-20 years’ age group. There is a high level of knowledge (83%) of contraceptive available and where to get them but the level of contraceptive use is relatively lower (61.5%) even for the sexually active notwithstanding their level of education. This could be attributed to the factors affecting contraceptive use identified by them which includes embarrassment to buy, lack of proper knowledge, fear of side effect, lack of money and disapproval by partners. Conclusion: Majority of the respondents have a good knowledge on contraceptive. There is need to renew sex education campaigns in our primary, secondary and tertiary institutions as well as educating parents on the need to teach their wards about sex. Keywords: Knowledge, Contraceptive, Student, Bayelsa State.

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