scholarly journals Attitude To, and Knowledge and Practice of Family Planning Among Women of Child-Bearing Age Attending Selected Hospitals in Osogbo, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi ◽  
Daniel Ter Goon ◽  
Eunice Seekoe
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Infant Welfare ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Unplanned child birth generates serious health and financial problems for families, and results in a population explosion in the presence of inadequate infrastructure. In spite of the various awareness creation campaigns on family planning, many women are still ignorant of its importance; some believe that children are gifts from God and women should bear children without any restrictions. This study therefore sought to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of family planning among women of child-bearing age attending selected hospitals in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to 200 purposively selected women of child-bearing age attending the two largest infant welfare clinics in Osogbo. The mean age of the participants was 26.23 (SD ± 1.23) years. The majority (170; 85%) were married, had 3-4 children (114; 57%) and were Muslim (118; 59%). Most (130; 65%) of the participants had secondary level education. Almost all the participants (194; 97%) were knowledgeable about family planning and contraception and all of them practised it. About 70% of the women had a good attitude to family planning. There was a significant relationship between education qualification (p < 0.000) and parity (p < 0.000) and women’s attitude to family planning. Likewise, there was a significant relationship between the family planning knowledge of women of child-bearing age as well as their practice of family planning (p < 0.000). The study showed that these women in the selected hospitals had good knowledge of and attitudes to family planning and applied good practices.

Characteristics and attitudes of family planners in Khartoum, Sudan

1982 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Khalifa
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Age Group ◽  
African Countries ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Almost All

SummaryIn a survey of 1475 urban Moslem wives in the age group 15–49 living in the capital city of the Sudan, knowledge of birth control was reported by almost all respondents while a significant proportion had used contraception at least once. The mean age of the users was 32·8 years, their duration of marriage was 15·1 years and their mean number of surviving children was 4·6. Those who had never used contraception had a higher mean age, a longer duration of marriage and more surviving children. Most of the users had an urban residential background and belonged to the high socioeconomic class. They held favourable attitudes to family planning. Although they thought that having a large family (more than five children) was not desirable, their mean preferred family size was no different from that of the never users.The results indicate that contraception is used for the purpose of spacing births rather than limiting their ultimate number. At this early stage of contraceptive adoption in Sudan, the characteristics of the pioneer acceptors are similar to those observed in other African countries.

scholarly journals The knowledge, attitude, practice of contraception in breastfeeding mothers

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2862
Author(s):  
Asha Neravi ◽  
Voorkara Udayashree ◽  
Ashwitha Gundmi
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
National Level ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Family Planning Programme ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Do So

Background: The nationwide Family Planning Programme was started in India in 1952, making it the first country in the world to do so. In spite of this about 56% eligible couples in India are still unprotected against conception. Even after 63 years of national level family planning programme there exists a KAP- GAP i.e. a gap between the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding contraception. Hence this study to reassess where we stand and also use it as an opportunity to increase the awareness, sensitize and motivate the eligible couples for contraceptive use and decrease the KAP-GAP.Methods: A structured questionnaire was given to postnatal breastfeeding mothers attending Outpatient department Obstetrics and gynecology and Pediatrics and postnatal wards of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad from 1 November 2014 to 1 October 2015, and results tabulated.Results: In this study 48.4% of the mothers knew that exclusive breast feeding could be used as a method of contraception. About 54.6% mothers used one or the other type of contraception during breastfeeding. Most practiced contraception being condom followed by Cu-T. A very small number of mothers considered oral contraceptive pills and injectable contraception in the form of Depot-Provera.Conclusions: In most of the women attitude towards use of family planning method was satisfactory but there exists disparity between the knowledge and practice of contraception.

scholarly journals Family Planning factors on Rural Muslim of Karnataka State

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bagappa Chalawadi ◽  
Dr. Ashok D Holkar
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
The Family ◽  
Karnataka State ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Fertility Data ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Family Planning Methods ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The fertility data indicate that there is a need to change to scenario of contraception use in India. The present paper reports the Family Planning: A Study among 100Men and 100 Women of a Rural Muslim Community in Karnataka state the information was collected through in-depth interviews with structured questionnaire. A considerable proportion of people reported that their spouse encouraged adopting family planning. And very few people reported that their spouse opposed and discouraged the use of family planning methods.

scholarly journals Efektivitas dan Efisiensi Sistem Informasi Keluarga Berencana di Puskesmas

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Aragar Putri ◽  
Besral Besral
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
P Value ◽  
New Family ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency

Efisiensi dan efektivitas sistem informasi keluarga berencana (KB)-kesehatan yang telah disosialisasikan sejak tahun 2007 dibandingkan dengan sistem yang lama belum diketahui. Suatu penelitian survei dilakukan di empat provinsi, yaitu DKI Jakarta, Lampung, Kalimatan Tengah, dan Bali. Di tiap provinsi dipilih dua kabupaten/kota dan pada tiap kabupaten/kota dipilih dua puskesmas (kecamatan) yang sudah menerapkan sistem informasi KB-kesehatan tersebut. Pengumpulan data dilakukan pada bulan Juni-September 2008. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa efektivitas dan efisiensi sistem informasi KB yang baru cukup baik, 77,8% responden menyatakan lebih efektif atau sangat lebih efektif dan 66,7% responden menyatakan lebih efisien atau sangat lebih efisien dibandingkan dengan sistem yang lama. Skor efektivitas dan efisiensi berbeda antar provinsi (nilai p <0,01), skor terendah di provinsi Bali (rata-rata 68,9 untuk efektivitas dan 61,3 untuk efisiensi), dan skor tertinggi di Kalimantan Tengah (rata-rata 82,7 untuk efektivitas dan 82,2 untuk efisiensi). Tidak ada perbedaan skor efektivitas dan efisiensi sistem informasi KB menurut lingkup kerja dan jabatan responden (nilai p> 0,05). Disarankan kepada Kementerian Kesehatan untuk dapat melakukan perbaikan pada komponen sistem informasi keluarga berencana, terutama dalam pembuatan grafik pemantauan wilayah setempat KB dan mengimplementasikannya di pelayanan KBdi puskemas beserta jaringannya.Kata kunci: Efektivitas, efisiensi, sistem informasi, keluarga berencanaAbstractA study is to know the efficiency and effectiveness of the new family planning information system that has been socialized since 2007. To compare with the previous information system, this study was conducted in four provinces i.e., DKI Jakarta, Lampung, Central Kalimatan, and Bali. In each province two districts were randomly selected, and from each selected district two health centers were then randomly selected. Data was collected from June to September 2008. Results of this study revealed that the effectiveness and efficiency of the new family planning information system is considered good, where 77,8% of the respondents reported it as effective or more effective, and 66,7% stated more or much more efficient compared to the previous system. The mean score for effectiveness and efficiency vary between provinces (p-value <0,01). The lowest score was found in Bali (mean 68,9 for effectiveness and 61,3 for efficiency), and the highest scorewas in Central Kalimantan (mean 82.7 for effectiveness and 82.2 for efficiency). There is no significant difference of the score according to characteristics of the respondents. This study recommends to improve the family planning information system, especially by providing and implementing thelocal monitoring graph, in the health center and its network.Key words: Effectiveness, efficiency, information system, family planning

scholarly journals A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FACTORS INFLUENCING UNMET NEED OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF UDUPI DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 024-027
Author(s):  
Lekshmi A. R. ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Great Success ◽  
The Public ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Family ◽  
Living Children ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract: Background: Millions of women worldwide who are sexually active, who would prefer to avoid becoming pregnant, but are not using any contraception, these women are considered to have an “unmet need” for Family Planning. The concept of “unmet need” points to 1 the gap between some women's reproductive intensions and their contraceptive behaviour. Bridging the gap can lead to a great success in the family planning programme and realization of the dream of stable population. Objectives: To assess the unmet need of family planning and the factors influencing the unmet need among married women. Materials and Methods:A descriptive survey was under taken among 280 married women selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaire. Results: About 41.1% of the total subjects had the unmet need for family planning in that 32.2% were having unmet need for spacing and 67.8% for limiting. Majority (55.7%) were not using family planning because of fertility related reasons. The study revealed that there was a significant association between unmet need and variables like age and number of living children. There was a significant association between unmet need and fertility related reasons. Conclusion: Since the unmet need of family planning is existing, awareness of the public in relation to family planning should be ongoing especially to the general public with lower level of education.

scholarly journals Analysis of profitability of shrimp value chain in Delta State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Odemero Achoja
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Bargaining Power ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Test Of Hypothesis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study investigated the profitability of shrimp value chain. Primary data were obtained using well structured questionnaire from randomly selected 240 shrimp operators (harvesters, processors and marketers). Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to analyze collected data. The result revealed that the mean profit realized was N70,092 N36,255 and N26,097.30 by harvesters, processors and marketers respectively. Value added at was N500 and N1000 per basket by processors and marketers respectively. Test of hypothesis indicates that quantity sold (0.218), price (0.033), bargaining power (0.002) and union dues (0.099), showed positive and significant relationship with shrimp value chain profitability. While market levy and store rent showed negative relationship with profitability in shrimp value chain. It was recommended that there should be moderate store rent. Marketers should increase their bargaining power at the point of procurement and union dues should be reduced so that shrimp value chain profitability can be enhanced.

scholarly journals Awareness of family planning services among ASHA workers in a municipality of northern Kerala

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3413
Author(s):  
Arya Lokesan Ratnam ◽  
Jayasree Anandabhavan Kumaran
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Accredited Social Health Activist ◽  
Qualified Personnel ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is one of the key components of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).The success of national health programs on family planning depends on how well ASHAs are trained and perform. Therefore it’s essential to assess the knowledge of ASHA workers. This study intends to assess the awareness of family planning services among ASHA workers in a municipality of northern Kerala.Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted among ASHA workers working in a municipality in Kannur District, during a study period of two weeks (July 1- July14, 2017). Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 software and the results were expressed in terms of means, frequencies and percentage.Results: Majority (42.1%) of the ASHAs belongs to the age group of 42- 45 years and none of them were below 30 years. The mean population catered by ASHA workers were 1250. All of them were experienced for at least 7 years.Conclusions: All ASHA workers had satisfactory knowledge about family planning services. Despite this some of the ASHA workers don’t have adequate knowledge about ECPs, Progesterone only pills and non-contraceptive uses of condom. Hence it is essential to ensure that they are getting proper training from qualified personnel at regular intervals. 

scholarly journals Dynamics of contraceptive use among young women in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Ramesh Babu Kafle
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Family Planning Program ◽  
Married Women ◽  
The Family ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Method Mix

This paper examines the dynamics of contraceptive use of currently married young women (age 15-24) in Nepal by analyzing the trends and differentials in contraceptive use, the changes in method mix and the determinants of contraceptive use by selected socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. The reasons of non-use of contraception are also assessed. Data from the three rounds of nationally representative Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2001, 2006 and 2011 are used. Currently married women aged 15-24 are selected and included in analysis. Study sample constitute 2573, 2398 and 2552 eligible women in NDHS 2001, 2006 and 2011 respectively. Use of contraception among young couples is gradually increasing in almost all subgroups of population in Nepal, with narrowing differentials by education and economic condition of household. Tendency of starting contraceptives before having a child is also emerging. There is declining share of sterilization among youth indicating either a probable shifting in age at sterilization or more favour towards temporary methods. Injection has the highest share in all the three surveys. The share of long acting temporary methods (IUD and Implants) is quite small and almost same in all the three surveys. Couples still feel safe to start using contraceptives after having at least one son however, the differences are declining. Reasons for non-use like fear of side effects and opposition to use are sharply declining over time but that due to husband’s absence is emerging as almost a sufficient reason for non-use of contraception among young married women in Nepal. The family planning program should focus on meeting the family planning needs of young couples of all strata of population with special thrust on those women whose husbands are currently in foreign country so that they would be able to avoid unintended pregnancy on their husband’s come back.

scholarly journals Perception and practice of waling exercise in morning walkers

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-197
Author(s):  
MMH Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Good Health ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Education Program ◽  
Correct Information ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Ideal

Walking is the mostly preferred form of exercise for all ages. Brisk walking [5-6 kilometer per hour] for 30-60 minutes is an ideal one for a healthy person. A lot of people in urban Bangladesh do morning walk for cheering good health. This descriptive study was carried out among 208 morning walkers in Rajshahi Metropolitan area, selected purposively and was interviewed with a pre-tested close ended questionnaire for appraisal of their knowledge and practice of morning walking. The mean age of the respondents was 45.78 ± 13.01 years and majority of them (54.33%) had health problems including diabetes (35.58%). Almost all (92.30%) preferred walking in the morning. Majority respondents (64.42%) walked every day in the week and 64.90% spent one hour daily for it. Among the respondents, majority (60.58 %) had knowledge of one hour daily walking and 55.77% knew that daily walking coverage for two kilometers was the ideal. Only 3.63% of the morning walkers were found walked briskly and were scientifically correct in their practice. Most of the respondents with health problems had consulted with physicians but did not get proper guideline for walking. Physicians should advice their patients with detail about walking considering the age and the disease if they think it necessary. Health education program for acceptance of walking with correct information should be initiated and broadcast in mass media for general people.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v2i2.13264KYAMC Journal Vol.2(2) January 2012, 193-197

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of orthodontic emergency during COVID-19 pandemic among orthodontic professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Sanjay Prasad Gupta ◽  
Shristi Rauniyar
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Online Forms ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: An orthodontic emergency is a problem arising from an orthodontic appliance and the patient may experience pain and discomfort, where an unscheduled appointment might be required to resolve the issue. Dental care settings invariably carry the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to the nature of procedures performed. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of orthodontic emergency during COVID-19 pandemic among orthodontic professionals. Materials and Method: In this descriptive cross sectional study, evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of orthodontic emergency during COVID-19 pandemic were done by administering the online semi-structured questionnaire consisting of 20 questions to 120 orthodontic professionals of the Nepal through online platforms. The filled online forms were then documented for further evaluation. Result: This study found that among the total of 120 participants, 74 (61.66%) were male while 46 (38.33%) were female. The mean age of the participants was 36.4±6.45 years while mean years of experiences was 6.15±5.55 years. Most of the orthodontists think that poking distal wire or ligature wire (87.5%) followed by periodontal abscess (85.8%) around the loose band as the most common orthodontic emergencies. Majority of the orthodontists recommended that, the patient should be triaged by telephone or through video call (79.1%), ask the patient to take picture and send to identify the type of problem (74.1%) while offer any interim self-care advise to solve the problem (58.3%) before face to face consultation. Around 57.5% of orthodontists were practicing only for urgent and emergency cases during this pandemic and lockdown. Conclusion: This study showed that most of the orthodontic professionals had adequate knowledge about orthodontic emergency problems and had positive attitude towards their profession but the practice was limited due to COVID-19 pandemic and the risks involved in this.

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