scholarly journals A Study on Gender Preferences and its Sociocultural aspects among Married Women (18-45years) in Rural Gurugram

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 185-188
Author(s):  
V K Singhal ◽  
Shalini Ray ◽  
Priyanka Sachdeva ◽  
Vishesh Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Male Child ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Gender Preferences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Usage

INTRODUCTION: Declining sex ratio is a major concern worldwide, especially in a developing country like India. The role of sociocultural factors in gender preference is known since ages. The skewed sex ratio in India is attributed to selective female feticides and misuse of technological advancements. This also has a strong influence on contraceptive acceptance among couples. OBJECTIVES: The present study was conducted to explore the contraceptive use, gender preferences and its determinants among married women in rural Gurgaon. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among married women (18-45years) residing in the rural field practice area of SGT medical college and hospital, Gurugram. The sample size was found to be 400. Systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit the study participants.  Pre- tested, pre-designed questionnaire was used for data collection. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Among 400 married women, current contraceptive usage among study population was found to be 58.25%. The most common method of contraception used by the study subjects was intrauterine contraceptive device. The preference for male child was found among 49.5% women. The reasons cited for such preference were propagation of family name (48.2%), financial dependability in the old age (34%), social responsibilities are carried out by males (25.3%) and males are lesser economic liability (31%). Lower age group of mother, nulliparity, Hindu religion, lower educational status and lower socioeconomic status were found to be the determinants of male child preference in the present study. CONCLUSION: There is need of awareness and education amongst women and both the genders deserve equal respect without any preferences.

scholarly journals Empowerment of married women for social changes in a selected community of Kathmandu valley

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Sarita Singh Maharjan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level

Introductions: Empowerment of women is the process by which women gain power and control over their own lives and acquire the ability to make  choices and decisions. It influences the direction of social change and create a healthy life of self as well as for family. This study aimed to assess the level of empowerment of married women and association with demographic variables. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among married women with children and living with husband, at Kumbhesor ‘tole’ (community) in ward number 11 of Lalitpur Metropolitan City in Kathmandu valley, Nepal, during Jul-Aug 2017. Purposive sampling technique was used. Data were collected through interview using structured questionnaire by door to door visit in community. Results: Total 170 women were interviewed. High level empowerment (score >70%) was seen in 111 (64.5%) and low level empowerment (score ≤50%) in 9 (5.5%) women. Overall empowerment was 75.7±12.3, highest in the dimension of ‘health care decision making’ (82.3±10.5), lowest in ‘educational decision making’ 59.8±21.6. Family type, respondents’ and husband’s educational status had significant association with empowerment. Conclusions: The finding showed that most of the married women in urban community had high empowerment with highest decision making power on health care dimension. Family type and educational status of women and husband were associated factors.

scholarly journals Pattern of contraceptive use among women of different ages: a hospital based study

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Jahanara Rahman ◽  
Nasreen Sultana ◽  
Khadiza Nazneen ◽  
Farhana Wahab ◽  
Feroza Wazed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Barrier Method ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Planning Unit

Background: Contraceptives not only prevent unplanned pregnancy but also enhance the quality of life. Choice of contraceptive varies from person to person. Objectives: To observe the type of contraceptive chosen by women, to determine the sociodemographic status of women sought contraceptive and to detect the pattern of contraceptive selection by women of different age. Methods: It was a cross sectional, observational, descriptive type of study performed at Family Planning Unit of Dhaka National Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, between May 2005 and April 2006. No sampling technique was applied in the study. All clients sought contraceptive methods were recruited for the study purposively. A total 3392 respondents was included in the study. The socio-demographic status and obstetrical history and choice of contraceptives of the clients were recorded and data were analysed. Results: Age of the clients ranges between 16 to 49 years. Among the respondents 95.43% were parous. The educational status showed 44.30% were illiterate and 48.23%, 5.02% 2.41% has got primary, secondary, higher secondary and above education respectively. Among the available methods of contraceptives of this Family Planning Unit, Injectable Depot Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) and Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) pill were chosen by 50.65% (n= 1718) and 40.60% (n=1379) of respondents respectively. Intrauterine contraceptive Device (IUCD) and barrier method was chosen by 4.75% (n=160) and 3.98% (n=135) respondents respectively. It was observed that highest number of the clients was between the age 25 and 34 years. They were found at the top of using each type of contraceptive. The study reveals that a few older women (n=21) sought contraceptives and their choice of contraceptives were confined to COC and Barrier method only. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v23i1.22704 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 23, No.1, April, 2014, Page 109-113

Gender Preference of Child among Married Women in Field Practice Area of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-110
Author(s):  
Ghos Ahmed ◽  
Seema Seth
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Male Child ◽  
Gender Preference ◽  
Sex Ratio At Birth ◽  
Gender Preferences ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Field Practice

ABSTRACT The underestimation of women is quite visible in our country through adverse sex ratio at birth for girls. The present study attempts to address the desired gender preferences of the child of couples in field practice areas of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly. Randomly selected 408 women were interviewed using a schedule. It was observed that 80.1% of the respondents had expressed their contentment with either gender choice. Of the remaining the majority had expressed their desire for a male child (13.5%) followed by a female child (6.4%). How to cite this article Ahmed G, Khan S, Joshi HS, Seth S, Upadhyay D. Gender Preference of Child among Married Women in Field Practice Area of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(3):109-110.

scholarly journals Determinants of Method Switching among Social Franchise Clients Who Discontinued the Use of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqas Hameed ◽  
Syed Khurram Azmat ◽  
Moazzam Ali ◽  
Wajahat Hussain ◽  
Ghulam Mustafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Intrauterine Contraceptive Device ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Usage ◽  
Social Franchise ◽  
Intrauterine Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Discontinuation

Introduction. Women who do not switch to alternate methods after contraceptive discontinuation, for reasons other than the desire to get pregnant or not needing it, are at obvious risk for unplanned pregnancies or unwanted births. This paper examines the factors that influence women to switch from Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) to other methods instead of terminating contraceptive usage altogether.Methods. The data used for this study comes from a larger cross-sectional survey conducted in nine (9) randomly selected districts of Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan, during January 2011. Using Stata 11.2, we analyzed data on 333 women, who reported the removal of IUCDs due to reasons other than the desire to get pregnant.Results. We found that 39.9% of the women do not switch to another method of contraception within one month after IUCD discontinuation. Use of contraception before IUCD insertion increases the odds for method switching by 2.26 times after removal. Similarly, postremoval follow-up by community health worker doubles (OR = 2.0) the chances of method switching. Compared with women who received free IUCD service (via voucher scheme), the method switching is 2.01 times higher among women who had paid for IUCD insertion.Conclusion. To increase the likelihood of method switching among IUCD discontinuers this study emphasizes the need for postremoval client counseling, follow-up by healthcare provider, improved choices to a wider range of contraceptives for poor clients, and user satisfaction.

scholarly journals Reproductive health practice of married women in the rural community

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Md. Saizuddin ◽  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Sultana Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Perineal Tear ◽  
Cross Sectional

This cross sectional study of fifteen days’ duration was conducted among Married women attending in OPD at Dhamrai Dhaka to know Reproductive Health Practice of Married Women in the Rural Community with a sample size of 100 following purposive sampling technique using pretested semi-structured questionnaire by face to face interview method after taking informed consent. Data were analyzed manually and by using computer. Only 39% respondents were found within age group 20-30 years and 33% completed primary education. Majority the of respondents (79%) were married. This study also found that 39% were housewives and majority (56%) had poor monthly income (TK <10,000). Majority (78%) of respondent’s duration of married life less than or equal to 15 years. This study also revealed that (72%) respondents were found having their first issue less than or equal to 25 years of age. About 40% respondents were found having two children. About 47%, 52% & 25% respondents received advices on healthy diet, personal hygiene and cautions about drug uses respectively during antenatal period. Majority (84%) of respondents were done USG on their routine antenatal care investigation. About 65% respondents delivered their last issue at hospital among them 55% respondents last delivery conducted by qualified doctors. Majority (85%) respondent received TT immunization and 71% respondents were not faced any complication in last delivery and 53% respondents were suffering from problems related to reproductive system and among them abortion (35%), PPH (30%) and perineal tear (20%). Reproductive health practice was still worse among the rural community Effective strategies must be taken to improve reproductive health status of the rural women.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Choice of Childbirth Place among Childbearing Age Women in Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Tariku Tesfaye Bekuma ◽  
Belaynesh Firrisa ◽  
Melese Girmaye Negero ◽  
Gemechu Kejela ◽  
Haile Bikila
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
History Of

Background. Access to proper medical attention and hygienic conditions during delivery can reduce the risk of complications and infections that may lead to serious illness or death or for the mother, baby, or both. In Ethiopia, the high maternal mortality rate with delivery by unskilled birth attendants shows low utilization of maternal health services. Objective. This study was aimed at assessing factors determining the choice of childbirth place among women of childbearing age in Jimma Arjo District. Method. A cross-sectional design was conducted in Jimma Arjo District, East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia, from March 20 to April 20, 2018. Multistage sampling technique was used to select a total sample of 506 participants. Data were collected using structured questionnaires to interview women of childbearing age with two trained data collectors. Data was entered into Epi Info and exported to SPSS software version 20 for analysis. Data was checked for its completeness, cleaned, entered, and analyzed accordingly. Bivariate and multivariable data analyses were used to examine factors affecting choice of childbirth place. Results. A total of 506 women participated in this study, giving a response rate of 97.8%. The study investigated that home delivery was found to be 200 (39.5%)in the study area. Factors found to be statistically associated with choice of institutional delivery at p<0.05 were history of obstetric difficulties (AOR=6, 95%CI=2.08,17.60), woman educational status (AOR=4.4, 95%CI=1.47,13.42), husband educational status (AOR=4, 95%CI=1.43,11.60), two or more ANC visits (AOR=4, 95%CI=1.95,8.52), and accessibility to vehicle transportation (AOR=2.8, 95%CI=1.23,6.46). Conclusion. Preferring health facility as the birthplace in this study seems relatively better compared to other studies. It is shown that both mothers and their husbands attending secondary and greater educational level, history of obstetric difficulties, two or more ANC visits, and physical accessibility to health care facility have influenced mothers to prefer a health institution as the childbirth place. Therefore, any programs aimed at increasing the choice of institutional delivery should work on increasing ANC attendance and transportation facilities in the study area.

scholarly journals How Menstruation Is Perceived by Adolescent School Girls in Gedeo Zone of Ethiopia?

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zelalem Belayneh ◽  
Moges Mareg ◽  
Birhanie Mekuriaw
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High School Girls ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Age Of Menarche ◽  
Maternal Educational Status

Introduction. Perception regarding menstruation is insufficiently acknowledged. Lack of adequate perception towards menstruation may make girls vulnerable to mental, emotional, and physical problems. This might also be a reason for the failure of menstrual hygiene practice which in turn can have multiple social and health consequences. Objective. To assess the perception and correlation regarding menstruation among adolescent high school girls in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia. Methods. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among a randomly selected 791 adolescent high school girls at the Gedeo zone through the multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data were entered to EPi Info version 3.5 and exported to SPSS version 20.0 for analysis. Frequency tables were used to describe study variables. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of significance. Result. From a total of 806 adolescent girls that were invited to participate in the study, 791 (98.1%) participated. The mean (±SD) age of respondents was 16.3 (±4.7) years. Living alone in dormitories {OR = 1.75 CI = (1.07, 2.85)}, lower maternal educational status {OR = 4.03, CI = (2.41, 6.74)}, and age of menarche before 12 years {OR = 2.07, CI = (1.02, 4.24)} were factors statistically associated with unfavorable perception regarding menstruation. Conclusion. Most high school girls had an unfavorable perception regarding menstruation. Living alone, lower maternal educational status, and age of menarche before 12 years were factors with statistically significant association with unfavorable perception regarding menstruation. This demonstrates a need to design and implement advocacy programs.

Factors Influencing Husbands’ Involvement in Ante Natal Care Services in a Nigerian Urban Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
S M Ibrahim ◽  
B M Aminu ◽  
H A Usman ◽  
U D Umaru ◽  
A A Kullima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
School Level ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Joint Decision

Maternal mortality continues to be a problem in the developing world, and unfortunately few pregnant women receive antenatal care (ANC) from skilled attendants in this region. It is known that men play a significant role in the health-seeking behavior of their families. Their involvement in ANC services may lead to improved women’s clinic attendance and maternal health. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to determine the proportion of husbands in Maiduguri, North-eastern Nigeria that accompanied their wives to ANC clinic, discussed issues related to pregnancy with them, and also the factors that influenced this role. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 307adult males, 18 years and above, who had fathered at least one child in the last two years preceding the study. Data were collected using pre-tested researcher-administered questionnaires designed from USAID Compendium of Indicators for Evaluating Reproductive Health Programs, and Health Belief Model of Health Behavioural Change Theory. The data was entered into the IBM SPSS software version 20.0 (New York, 2011). An analysis was performed to identify variables that suggest a significant association using Odds ratio and p-value <0.05 at 95 % confidence interval. Out of the 307 respondents recruited, 225 (73.3 %) were involved in ANC services. Educational status beyond primary school level, Christian faith, having means of transportation and couples making a joint decision on ANC were significant predictors for husband’s involvement in ANC services(P<0.05). Similarly, a good condition of ANC services and spending less than 30 minutes waiting for consultation (P=0.008) were significant health-related predictive factors.

Assessing Household Natural Disaster Preparedness in Shiraz, Iran, 2011: Results of a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamideh Mahdaviazad ◽  
Gholamreza Abdolahifar
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractObjectivePublic education and training that focus on appropriate knowledge, attitudes, and practices have had a crucial role in preparedness. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of households regarding natural disasters in Shiraz, Iran.MethodsIn this cross-sectional descriptive study, we used a stratified random sampling technique. The data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed in through face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed with the SPSS statistical software package (version 16).ResultsThe overall mean scores were 7.3±2.0 for knowledge, 26.3±6.5 for attitudes, and 5.2±2.2 for practices. Mean scores for all 3 factors were higher in women and married participants. In other comparisons, the differences were statistically significant only for the associations between gender and the score for practices. The mean knowledge score was lower in illiterate participants than in other categories of educational status.ConclusionOur findings showed that the knowledge of households regarding disaster preparedness was encouraging, but that of attitudes and practices might be improved through a greater focus on motivational educational programs and cooperation among the organizations involved in public awareness. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014;0:1–4)

scholarly journals Sexual Stimulants: Prevalence and Associated Factors Amongst Married Women in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
U. M. Ango ◽  
M. O. Oche ◽  
M. M. Bello ◽  
E. U. Yunusa ◽  
M. T. Umar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Education ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Period 2 ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Aim: This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and factors associated with the use of sexual stimulants (aphrodisiacs) among married women in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 215 married women in Sokoto metropolis selected by multistage sampling technique. A set of pre-tested, semi-structured interviewer- administered questionnaire was used to collect data on the research variables. Data were analyzed using IBM® SPSS version 20 statistical package. Results: A total of 215 married women were interviewed, out of which 209 were aware of sexual stimulants. Of the 209 respondents who were aware of sexual stimulants, majority 183 (85.0%) reported using one form of sexual stimulants or the other and up to 135 (73.8%) of those who used sexual stimulants were from monogamous setting, their main source of information concerning sexual stimulants was from family relatives 101 (55.2%). A large proportion of the respondents 127 (69.4%) used it to satisfy their spouses while majority (84.3%) of them reported increased sexual pleasure/satisfaction by them and their husbands. Complications developed by the respondents while using sexual stimulants include: vaginal itching 8(30.8%), vaginal discharge 5(19.2%), dryness of the vagina and irregular menstrual period 2 (7.7%) each, vaginal bruises, lower abdominal pain and painful intercourse 3 (11.5%) each. Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of use of sexual stimulants among the respondents, with the substances being obtained from various sources and used for different reasons. A sizeable number of them opined that they used the substances to enhance their sexual satisfaction and that of their husbands. Since the pharmacological compositions of these substances have not been ascertained, there is need for community education on the health risks associated with the use of sexual stimulants as some of them may have adverse effects on the organs of the body.

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