Women’s Awareness and Associated Factors on Preconception Folic Acid Supplementation in Adet, Northwestern Ethiopia, 2016: Implication of Reproductive Health

Introduction. Preconception folic acid supplementation is the provision of folate for reproductive age group women who have a plan to be pregnant. According to different studies, in African countries, there is poor utilization of preconception folic supplementation. So this study aimed at assessing women’s awareness on preconception care and its associated factors in Adet, Northwestern Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1 to April 1, 2016, among 422 reproductive age group women. Systematic random sampling was used to get the study unit, and the data were collected using pretested structured questionnaire via face-to-face interview. The collected data were entered, cleaned, checked using EpiData version 3.1, and finally analyzed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive summary of the data was presented in terms of percentage and frequency. Binary and multiple logistic regressions were used in order to identify predictors using odds ratio at 95% confidence interval. Result. In this study, a total of 422 reproductive age group women participated with a response rate of 100%. Of a total of 422 participants, 67 (15.9%) of the women had good awareness on preconception folic acid supplementation. Women’s awareness on preconception folic acid supplementation was affected by having a chronic health problem, monthly household income, educational status, and a history of family planning use. Women who were educated (AOR 4.77, CI 1.85–6.98), had a history of family planning use (AOR 3.89, CI 1.77–8.55), had a chronic health problem (AOR 3.47, CI 2.68–5.98), and had a better monthly income (AOR 2.6, CI 2.05–6.76) had good awareness than their counterparts. Conclusion and Recommendation. This study concluded that women’s awareness on preconception folic acid supplementation was low. This finding suggests that there is a need to give emphasis and deliver health education about preconception folic acid supplementation for women.

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Utilization of intra uterine contraceptive device and associated factors among reproductive age group of family planning users in Han Health Center, Bahir Dar, North West Amhara, Ethiopia, 2018

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-018-4032-z ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Simachew Animen ◽

Selamawit Lake ◽

Esubalew Mekuriaw

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Health Center ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Contraceptive Device ◽

Age Group ◽

Bahir Dar ◽

North West ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Unmet needs of family planning and its associated factors among married women in reproductive age group, Mysuru

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20214594 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 5954

Author(s):

Deepak Anil ◽

Sunil Kumar D. ◽

Vijaylakshmi Rao Vadaga ◽

Arun Gopi ◽

M. R. Narayana Murthy

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Family Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Background: According to national family health survey-5 (NFHS-5), in urban Karnataka, the total unmet need was 7.3. An important concept to describe effectiveness of family planning program is unmet need for family planning. Most married women want to limit childbirth and space deliveries but are unable to use contraceptives for varying reasons leading to unmet need. To assess unmet need of family planning and its associated factors among married women in reproductive age group in Mysuru.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was done from November 2020-January 2021 among married women in reproductive age group (18-49 years) in urban Mysuru. Sample size calculated was 162. The samples were selected by systematic random sampling and interviewed using a pre-tested semi- structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23 (licensed to JSS AHER).Results: The overall unmet need was 29.01%, among this 17.3% was for spacing and 11.71% for limiting. Out of 162 females studied, around 131 had knowledge about at least one contraceptive method. Unmet need was higher in unemployed women belonging to the lower socio-economic group. Important reasons cited for not using contraceptives were family opposition, fear of side effects, negligent attitude of the women and lack of knowledge about family planning.Conclusions: Unmet need of family planning in the study area was comparatively high, therefore, routine family planning counselling, health education, and health awareness programs need to be strengthened.

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Rare case series: iniencephaly, conjoined twins and anencephaly

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20214850 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Brindha Devi Jaganathan ◽

Balachandran G.

Keyword(s):

Folic Acid ◽

Genetic Counselling ◽

Rare Case ◽

Case Series ◽

Folic Acid Supplementation ◽

Conjoined Twins ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Health Need ◽

Reproductive Age Group

A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind. This quote is true when we happen to see certain rare cases which we could not diagnose unless we are aware. The aim of this presentation is to bring attention of cases like Iniencephaly, conjoined twins, Anencephaly to our medical fraternity and the need to focus still more on health need of the women in reproductive age group in particular. This is also to highlight the benefits of periconceptional Folic acid supplementation and need for intense antenatal surveillance programmes and proper genetic counselling to affected parents.

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Unmet Need for Family Planning and Associated Factors Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Shebedino District, Southern Ethiopia, 2020

10.21203/rs.3.rs-69351/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Matewos Wotango Wonago ◽

Desalegn Tsegaw Hibstu

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Early Marriage ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

First Marriage ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Abstract Back Ground: The Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey, report indicates that high level with slight decrement of unmet need for family planning among married women that is, 37%, 25%, and 22% in 2000, 2011 and 2016 respectively. One of the consequences of unmet need is unwanted pregnancy with its serious squeal of induced abortion, and ultimately results in high maternal morbidity and mortality. The risk would increase in developing countries considerably (10). Therefore, this study focused on assessing magnitude of unmet need for FP and associated factors among married women of reproductive age group in Shebedino district, Sidama Zone, South Ethiopia, 2019.Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 12 to 28, 2019. Data on married reproductive age groups women were collected using a pre-tested and interviewer administered structured questionnaire from 447 women using systematic random sampling technique. The data were entered using Epi Data version 3.1 and then exported in to SPSS version 20.0 Software for analysis. The result of bi-variable and multi-variable was reported by Adjusted Odd Ratio with 95% confidence. Result: A total of 447 married reproductive age group (15-49 years) women were included in the study with 100 % response rate. Fifty Six (12.5%) 95% CI: 9.5%-15.5%) women had unmet need for family planning [42 (9.4%) for spacing and 14 (3.1%) for limiting]. Age of the respondents [AOR= 6.02, CI: 2.73, 13.27], Age at first marriage [AOR= 9.3, CI: 1.9, 45.42], birth interval, [AOR= 2.9, CI, 1.3, 6.3], Number of alive children, [AOR= 9.3, CI: 1.9, 45.42], and Age at first start to use family planning to control birth (AOR= 3.69, CI: 1.44, 9.45) were identified as a positively associated factors.Conclusion: The level of unmet need for family planning in this study (12.5%) was lower than both the national (22%) and South Regional State (21%). Thus, spacing among births for at least two or more years, enforcing the law on minimum age for the first marriage, involvement of men in shaping reproductive preferences, reducing early marriage and participating relevant stakeholders to minimize mistimed and unwanted pregnancies and unmet need for family planning are recommended.

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Acceptance and Positive Attitude Increased Utilization of Long Acting and Permanent Family Planning Methods Among Reproductive Age Group Women from Debre Berhan District, Ethiopia: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education ◽

10.4172/2161-0711.1000541 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 07 (04) ◽

Author(s):

Asegidew W ◽

Tariku B ◽

Kaba M ◽

Getachew S ◽

Ketsela K

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Debre Berhan ◽

Planning Methods ◽

Long Acting ◽

Family Planning Methods ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Prevalence of Goiter and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Demba Gofa Woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2020/5102329 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Befikaduwa Zekarias ◽

Frehiwot Mesfin ◽

Bezatu Mengiste ◽

Adane Tesfaye ◽

Lemma Getacher

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Iodine Deficiency ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Iodized Salt ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Background. Iodine deficiency disorder is a major public health problem in Ethiopia that is more common in women of reproductive age. However, it is not well addressed and there is a lack of information on its prevalence and associated factors in women of reproductive age group. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess goiter prevalence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Demba Gofa woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was used among 584 randomly selected women in the reproductive age group from February 05 to April 20, 2016. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study kebeles, and a systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study samples. Data were collected through a pretested questionnaire, and the goiter examination was done clinically for each participant. The collected data were coded and entered into a computer for statistical analysis using EpiData version 3.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Variables with a P value ≤0.25 in bivariate logistic regression analysis were entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis, and finally, variables with a P value <0.05 in multivariate logistic regression were considered significantly associated with the dependent variable. Results. The total goiter rate was 43%, 95% CI = 39.2–46.9. Cassava consumption (AOR: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.03–4), salt wash before use (AOR: 3.14, 95% CI: 1.1–11.3), salt use after >2 months of purchase (AOR: 11, 95% CI: 5–26), family history of goiter (AOR: 4.6, 95% CI: 1.4–15.8), and poor knowledge of iodized salt (AOR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.4–5.5) were significant factors associated with goiter. Conclusion. Iodine deficiency was found to be severe in women of reproductive age in the study area. This showed that women of reproductive age, especially during pregnancy, are exposed to iodine deficiency and its adverse effects at delivery. Thus, they need urgent supplementation with iodine, improved access to foods rich in iodine, and intake of iodized salt. Additionally, health education should focus on the importance of iodized salt, the proper method of use, and the prevention of iodine deficiency, which are highly recommended to minimize the problem.

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