Women's perceptions of factors contributing to unintended pregnancy and actions to prevent it in the Eruwa community, Oyo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Morolake Ayanseeke Ayanlowo ◽  
Omolola Irinoye ◽  
Olayinka Olaitan Aremu
Keyword(s):  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Women’S Perceptions

Introduction: Unintended pregnancy, used synonymously with unplanned and unwanted pregnancy, contributes to a high health burden among women of reproductive age in many countries. This study focused on women's perceptions of factors contributing to unintended pregnancy and actions that can be taken to prevent it, in Nigeria. Objectives: To collect data that will inform preventive education and support for women and help to reduce the burden of unintended pregnancy, especially among women at a community level. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. 338 women of childbearing age were selected systematically from the town of Eruwa using a multistage sampling technique. A pre-tested self-structured questionnaire was issued to identify sociodemographic data of participants and their perceptions of factors contributing to unintended pregnancy and actions that can be taken to prevent this. The Chi squared test determined if sociodemographic characteristics were significantly associated with perceptions of effective actions. Results: Peer influence, rape, and lack of parental care were most commonly perceived as factors contributing to unintended pregnancy. Abstaining from sex, preconception counselling, and self-control were commonly identified as effective preventive measures. The perceptions that the use of arm implants or self-control are effective actions to prevent unintended pregnancy were significantly associated with the marital status of participants (P= 0.001 and 0.002, respectively). Several perceived methods for effective actions in preventing unintended pregnancy were significantly associated with the age of participants, including arm implants (P<0.000) and the calendar contraceptive method (P= 0.004). Conclusions: These findings highlight several factors that women in Nigeria believe contribute to unintended pregnancy. Efforts should be directed at ensuring victims of rape are treated fairly and without discrimination, as well as encouraging positive preventive actions, such as contraceptive use, to reduce unintended pregnancy and contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity.

scholarly journals PERILAKU PENGGUNAAN KONTRASEPSI PADA PUS SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KUTA UTARA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Ni Made Rai Widiastuti ◽  
Ketut Novia Arini
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bivariate Data ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Use Behavior

Nationally, the results of family planning services during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in the use of contraceptives reaching. This can cause various problems including an increase in the number of unwanted pregnancies (unwanted pregnancy) and baby booms or an increase in the birth rate. This study aims to determine how the behavior of contraceptive use among couples of childbearing age during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Primary Health Care North Kuta. This research is a survey research with cross sectional analytic research design. The population in this study were all fertile age couples (PUS) in Denpasar City and the number of samples used was 365 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. The results of this study found that most respondents are currently using contraception. Analysis of bivariate data with chi square obtained variables of age, parity, family income, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, availability of service places, and husband's support. Multivariate analysis with logistic regression found that husband's support variable has the most dominant influence on contraceptive use behavior.

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR IN UNWANTED PREGNANCY PREVENTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Arip Ambulan Panjaitan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Adolescent Behavior ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Adolescent are at high risk of unwanted pragnency, including abortion, STIs, HIV/AIDS. Risky sexual behavior is one of the entrance transmissions of unwanted pregnancy. Such behavior can be influenced by various factors, beyond and within the individual factors. Teens need the support and motivation in deciding not to do risky sexual behavior. The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of adolescent behavior in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy.Methods: This research used cross-sectional design. The populations were students of senior high school in District Sintang. The were 123 respondents chosen by cluster sampling technique for this study. All data were collected using questionnaires and then analysed using bivariate (chi square) and multivariate analysis (logistic regression).Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents did not have good knowledge about the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. Related variable is the level of parental education (p=0.001), the support of parents/guardians (p=0.009), support teachers (p=0.005), peer support (p=0.039), residency (p=0.009), a pastime activity (p=0.000), knowledge of adolescents about reproductive health (p=0.016), perception ability of adolescents (p=0.006) and attitude of adolescents (p=0.049). Adolescent self-perception abilities are variables that most influence on the behavior of adolescents in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy.Conclusions: Efforts to improve reproductive health programs should be early and adolescent have responsibilities as well as healthy behaviors.

Factor Related With the Anemia Incidence Of Adolescent Girl in Private High School Santa Lusia Medan, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Risda Mariana Manik ◽  
Hetty Gustina Simamora
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private High School

According to data Basic Healt Research (Riskesdas) in 2016, as many as 22,7% women of reproductive age more than 15 years indicate anemia. Anemia that often occurs is iron deficiency anemia, the incidence reaches 50% of the total anemia. There is a significant relationship between nutritional status and incidence of anemia in adolescent.This study was an observational analytic with a cross sectional approach. This study was conducted in private high school Santa Lusia Medan. The population of this study were adolescent girl with a total sample 74 using total sampling technique. The research material in the form scales and height measurements to measure boddy mass index, quesioner for iron consumption patterns and consumption habits of Fe tablet and hemoglobin levels were examined using haemometer digital. Data analysis used chi square test (α=0,005).The results of the research are variabels related to anemia incidence are body mass index (sig=0,019), iron consumption patterns (sig=0,017), Fe tablet consumption habit (sig=0,045). Conclusion this study is factor causing anemia in adolescent girls is the pattern of iron consumption. Adolescent girl who have irreguler iron consumption pattern have an oppurtunity to experience anemia of 4,250 compared to adolescent girl who have reguler iron consumption patterns.

Knowledge and Use of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Bachelor's Level Female Students of Kathmandu Valley

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Bhu Dev Jha
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive ◽  
Emergency Contraceptives

 Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) is used for preventing pregnancy after having unprotected sexual intercourse, contraceptive failure or forced sex. The use of ECP within 120 hours of sexual intercourse could prevent unwanted pregnancy and its adverse effects particularly unintended childbirth and unsafe abortion. The study, therefore, aimed to assess knowledge and use of emergency contraceptives among Bachelors level female students from Kathmandu Valley. A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken from August to November 2017 among 347 female students who were studying at the Bachelors's level. A random sampling technique was used to select study participants and a structured self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and use of ECP after securing informed consent. Epi data and SPSS version 22 were used for data processing and analysis. The mean age of the female students was 21.5 years. Overall, 91.4% of the respondents had ever heard about emergency contraceptives. The main sources of information were radio or television, the internet and newspapers. About 4.6% of the undergraduate female students used ECP. Age, marital status, use of contraceptives and knowledge of ECP used within 72 hours were significantly associated with use of ECP. Although the findings of this study showed a high prevalence of knowledge among respondents, the improvement of female students’ knowledge on specific details of ECP and its advantages/disadvantages and timely utilization needs to be considered for any future awareness programmes.  

scholarly journals 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

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.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Intrathecal Low Dose Bupivacaine and Fentanyl Versus Conventional Dose of Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Cesarean Section

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sazzad Hossain ◽  
Md Sirajul Islam ◽  
Sharmin Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Hyperbaric Bupivacaine ◽  
Obstructed Labor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth related complications are the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in Bangladesh. An estimate shows that about 28,000 mothers die in each year in Bangladesh due to obstetric complications. The aim of this study was to find out the birth practice among rural women in Bangladesh.Material and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among 1220 respondents by purposive sampling technique from July 2016 to June 2017 in different Private Hospital, Dhaka. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire duly pretested through face to face interview. Data were analyzed manually and by using computer.Results: Then study revealed that majority of the respondents 80% were Muslims by religion and about 26% respondents were found within the age 25-29 years with mean age 31±7.59 years. Most of them 86% were literate and only 14% were found illiterate. Among the respondents 75% were Housewives and 11%, 9%, 1% and 4% were involved in Service, Business, Agriculture and others occupation respectively. Moreover, 78% respondents monthly income were less than TK 3000. About 43% & 16% respondents were found to have 2 & 3 children respectively. In this study, about 73% received antenatal visit and among them 57% received 1 to 3 antenatal visits and 74% received TT immunizations. It was found that 69%, 54% and 59% received antenatal advices on healthy diet, personal hygiene, drug use respectively. Home delivery and Hospital delivery practice were found among 44% & 56% respondents respectively. The reasons for home delivery like Feeling comfortable, Family decision and Financial problem were found in 60%, 26% & 42% respondents respectively. The most common complications during last delivery were obstructed labor, found among 39% respondents.Conclusion: Still now women prefer home delivery. Major reasons for home delivery were Feeling comfortable, Family decisions and Financial problems. Delivery conduction by qualified doctors were found only among 47% women. Efforts needed to increase maternal health related knowledge and awareness towards birth practice to facilitate decision in minimizing complications and mortality.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 1: Jan 2018, P 57-62

scholarly journals Relationship between Peer Pressure and Risk of Eating Disorders among Adolescents in Jordan

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihaya A. Al-sheyab ◽  
Tamer Gharaibeh ◽  
Khalid Kheirallah
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors

Background. The prevalence of disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) have increased worldwide. It is estimated that about 31.6% of Jordanian adolescents developed DEB. Engaging in peer groups is a prominent event in which adolescents try to belong to peers as part of exploring their social identity. Purpose. To assess the relationship between risk of eating disorders and peer pressure among adolescents. Methods. A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional design utilized multistage cluster sampling technique was used to recruit students from 8th to 10th grades from both sexes from schools in northern Jordan. Data were collected from a self-administered, online questionnaire which was given to 738 participants. Results. The difference in overall mean of the Inventory of Peer Influence on Eating Concerns (I-PIEC) between adolescents with disordered eating behaviors and normal eating behaviors states was statistically significant. Scores for interaction peer pressure means were statistically higher for girls than for boys; conversely, likeability mean scores were statistically higher for boys than girls. Conclusions. The current findings suggest that healthcare professionals are encouraged to conduct appropriate school-based primary prevention for disordered eating behaviors.

scholarly journals Burden of Parents in Children with Disability at Sekolah Luar Biasa Negeri Cileunyi

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Yusi Desriyani ◽  
Ikeu Nurhidayah ◽  
Fanny Adistie
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
Parents And Children

Children with disabilities are children who have limited whether physical, intellectual, mental, sensory, and multiple disability. Children with disabilities tend to have poor quality of life due to low ability fulfilled basic needs independently. Therefore, they need special treatment from their parents and that could be the reasons of burden for parents as primary caregiver. This research aims to find the general burden of parents in disabilities children who attended Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) Negeri Cileunyi. This is a quantitative descriptive research with cross sectional approach. The population in this research were 158 parents (father/mother) of children with disability. The sample in this research was obtained 67 people by using convenience sampling technique. The research used Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) as research instrument. The data have been obtained and analyzed by univariate analysis. The results will be analyzed by using frequency distribution. The result showed that 46.3% means little or no burden, 37.3% means mild to moderate burden, 14,9% means moderate to severe burden and 1,5% means severe burden. The conclusions of this research show that almost half of respondents are in the category of little or no burden. However, there were still respondents who had a severe burden, this is due to parents and children characteristics, poor self-control and lack of social support. Nurses need to provide family center care such as counseling and providing health education to parents with disabilities children and optimize existing support groups.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KADAR IODIUM GARAM KONSUMSI DAN TINGKAT KONSUMSI IODIUM DENGAN KADAR EKSKRESI IODIUM URIN WANITA USIA SUBUR

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Hepi Diah Apika ◽  
Endo Dardjito ◽  
Dyah Umiyarni Purnamasari
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumption Level ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Food Recall

Abstract The purpose of this study analyze the relationship between the iodine content of salt consumption and the level of consumption of iodine levels in women of childbearing age UIE. The study was observational with cross sectional design. The research location in the village of Kebumen, Baturraden subdistrict, Banyumas. Subjects were 38 selected by simple random sampling technique. The consumption level of iodine was measured by the method of Food Recall 2x24 hours. Salt iodine content was measured by iodometric titration method and UIE levels measured by acid digestion method in the laboratory BP2GAKI Magelang. Data analysis using spearman correlation. A total of 71.1% women of childbearing age using the iodine content of salt consumption of <30 ppm. The consumption level of iodine less subject category (86.8%). UIE levels by an average of 156.50 μg/L category of normal iodine intake. There was no relationship with the iodine content of salt UIE levels (p=0.671). No correlation with levels of iodine consumption levels UIE (p=0.586). Levels of UIE women of childbearing age are not affected by the iodine content of salt and iodine consumption levels.   Keywords: Iodized salt, consumption levels, UIE   Abstrak   Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan kadar yodium konsumsi garam dan tingkat konsumsi kadar yodium pada wanita usia subur UIE. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Lokasi penelitian di desa Kebumen, Kecamatan Baturraden, Banyumas. Subjek penelitian dipilih dengan teknik simple random sampling. Tingkat konsumsi yodium diukur dengan metode Food Recall 2x24 jam. Kandungan garam yodium diukur dengan metode titrasi iodometrik dan tingkat UIE yang diukur dengan metode pencernaan asam di laboratorium BP2GAKI Magelang. Analisis data menggunakan korelasi spearman. Sebanyak 71,1% wanita usia subur menggunakan kandungan yodium konsumsi garam <30 ppm. Tingkat konsumsi kategori subjek kurang yodium (86,8%). Tingkat UIE rata-rata 156,50 μg / L kategori asupan yodium normal. Tidak ada hubungan dengan kadar yodium kadar garam UIE (p = 0,671). Tidak ada korelasi dengan tingkat kadar konsumsi yodium UIE (p = 0,586). Tingkat wanita UIE pada usia subur tidak terpengaruh oleh kadar yodium tingkat konsumsi garam dan yodium.  Kata kunci: garam beryodium, tingkat konsumsi, UIE

scholarly journals Association Between Maternal High-risk Fertility Behavior and Pregnancy Intention Among Women Aged 15 to 49 in Rwanda: Analysis of the 2014-15 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurore Nishimwe ◽  
Philomene Uwimana ◽  
Liberee Rumagihwa ◽  
Alfred Rutagengwa ◽  
Laetitia Nyirazinyoye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pregnancy Intention ◽  
Fertility Behavior ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Maternal high-risk fertility behaviors have been linked to negative maternal and child health outcomes that include anaemia, undernutrition, and child mortality. In this context, we examined the association between maternal high-risk fertility behavior and pregnancy intention among women of reproductive age in Rwanda.Methods: This cross-sectional study is based on secondary data from the 2014–15 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (n=5661). The outcome of interest was pregnancy intention of the last child defined as intended or unintended. Maternal high-risk fertility behaviors were measured using maternal age at delivery, birth order, and birth interval. Chi-square test and multivariable regression models were performed. Results: The prevalence of unintended pregnancy was 46.8% (n=2652). Overall, 35.8% (n=2017) of women experienced single high-risk fertility behavior, while 23.1% (n=1282) of women experienced multiple high-risk fertility behaviors. Compared to women who have not experienced high-risk fertility behavior, the multivariable odds ratio (95% CI) of unintended pregnancy among women in single-risk and multiple-risk fertility behaviors were 2.00 (1.75, 2.28; p <0.001) and 2.49 (2.09, 2.95; p <0. 001.), respectively.Conclusion: Exposure to high-risk fertility behaviors is positively associated with unintended pregnancy among women in Rwanda. Therefore, reproductive and sexual health services should pay special attention to women who are <18 years or >34 years old; who have more than three children already; or have children with less than 24 months’ interval between giving birth.

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