scholarly journals MALE CONTRACEPTION;

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (04) ◽  
pp. 591-594
Author(s):  
ASIA AZIZ ◽  
ASLAM MAHMOOD MALIK ◽  
IJAZ AHMAD SHAH BUKHARI ◽  
Abdur Rehman Tahir
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Contraceptive ◽  
The Family ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Present Setting ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Objective: To determine the knowledge and practice regarding male contraceptive methods among married malepopulation of Hansra basti Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Material and methods: This observational (Descriptive) cross sectional study wascarried out at Hansra Basti Bahawalpur from May 2011, to June 2011. A total of 100 married males were selected by simple randomsampling. Data was collected by pre-designed, pre-tested, questionnaire to collect the information from study population. An interviewwas conducted at respondents' house in local language. Privacy was ensured. Results: About 82% have knowledge about any of the malecontraceptive methods and out of those 18% were practicing any one of the family planning methods. Condom (Barrier) was most usedmethod (77.7%) followed by the traditional methods i.e abstinence (27.7%) and coitus interrupts (11.11%) where as result regardingvasectomy was nil. Source of knowledge mainly was media (44%) followed by through health professional (30%), wife (25%) and friends(21%). Conclusion: In present setting men have good knowledge of male contraceptive methods. However very small number ispracticing the contraceptive measures.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding birth spacing family planning methods among antenatal mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Vidhya Rajan ◽  
Saraswathi Kandasamy
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Background: According to WHO, the ideal interval between two pregnancies is 24 months. In India the contraceptive needs of young couples especially in the area of spacing pregnancies is largely unmet. Hence this study is undertaken to know the pre-existing knowledge of our antenatal population regarding contraceptive methods available for birth spacing. Aim of the study was to the knowledge and attitude regarding birth spacing family planning methods among antenatal mothers.Methods: It was a cross sectional study. Antenatal mothers attending the antenatal outpatient department of SBMCH, who are intending to have another child are invited to participate in this study. With informed consent, they are asked to fill a questionnaire, with questions regarding their knowledge and attitude towards the advantages and disadvantages of various contraceptive methods for birth spacing. The results of the study were analyzed by statistical analysis inrespect to various demographic factors of the population.Results: Total 92%of antenatal mothers were aware of health benefits associated with birth spacing. Yet only 45% were willing to adopt a method of contraception. Condoms is the most commonly preferred method for contraception (33.3%) and fear for side effects (43%) is the most common reason for not accepting a particular method of contraception.Conclusions: Though the awareness regarding the need and methods available for birth spacing methods of are widely prevalent in our urban based population, there is still a high percentage of mothers with misconceptions regarding the side effects associated with the birth spacing methods. Hence health education and counselling would improve the acceptance of contraceptive methods for birth spacing.

scholarly journals A Descriptive Study On Contraceptive Practices Among Mothers In Belhara Vdc Of Dhankuta District, Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajam Bikram Rayamajhi ◽  
A Ghimire ◽  
SR Niraula ◽  
SS Budhathoki ◽  
VK Khanal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Underdeveloped Country ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Family ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Nepal, having a predominance of patriarchal society, contraceptive is used by of the females in most cases. Utilization of the family planning services is vital for reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in an underdeveloped country like ours. The objective of the study was to assess the awareness and practices of various modes of family planning methods present among the mothers in Belhara VDC of Dhankuta district. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among 291 mothers with door to door visit using random sampling. 92% of the participants were aware about the use of family plan­ning methods but only 87% of them were current family planning users and Depo (92.6%) was found to be the most popular mode of contraception among users. Despite vigorous social marketing about family planning methods, about 8% of the women weren’t aware about it and Depo (92.6%) was found to be the most popular mode of contraception with husband’s desire (84.7%) being the main reason behind the uptake of the service. Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2013; 3(4); 34-37 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v3i4.9552

scholarly journals Contraceptive knowledge, practices among women in Garhwal region

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruchita Dixit ◽  
Aaradhana Bandhani
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modern Development ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Background: Family planning is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as, “a way of thinking and living that is adopted voluntarily, upon the basis of knowledge, attitudes and responsible decisions by individuals and couples, in order to promote the health and welfare of family groups and thus contribute effectively to the social development of a country”. The extensive acceptance of family planning, in a society, is an integral component of modern development and is essential for the incorporation of women into social and economic life. Therefore the present study as well focused on the women knowledge and participation in family planning. Objectives: This study projected to evaluate the knowledge of the women about various family planning methods and its sources of information.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 200 married women between 15-60 years of age group selected by multistage random sampling. The women were asked to complete the 20 questions including demographic data. Self structured questionnaire was used to evaluate their knowledge about Family planning methods. Subsequently, the data analyzed by using SPSS version 1.2.Results: In this present study knowledge of family planning methods were higher. Female sterilization and use of condom is the most widely known and practiced method of all contraceptive methods followed by oral Pills and IUDs. Health functionaries were found to the more informative as compared to media and others sources of information regarding family planning methods.Conclusions: From the results found in this study it can be accomplish that women’s awareness regarding family planning was higher and found satisfactory.

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice about Mosquito Born Disease among Rural Population of Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
V. Pragadeesh Raja ◽  
G. Ravivarman ◽  
E. Venmathi ◽  
M. Salomi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Breeding Place ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Mosquito are one of the well known causing many diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Lymphatic Filariasis, Japanese Encephalitis. They are more prevalent in rural area due to various social factors and lack of knowledge. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge of people and their practices regarding mosquito borne diseases in rural areas of Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu. Materials and Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among the residents of Pooncheri, Kancheepuram district of Tamilnadu, between the period of August 2017 to September 2017 among 124 houses selected. After obtaining informed consent from the participants they were interviewed using a pretested semi structured questionnaire regarding their knowledge and practices on mosquito borne diseases. Results: The study reported that in case of any symptoms suspected to be of mosquito born disease majority of the study population 82.2% reported consulting doctors.  The most preferred mode of prevention of mosquito bite was usage of spray (33.9%) in the breeding place followed by usage of electric repellents (31.4%). Conclusion: The study indicated that majority of the study population were unaware bout the prevention practices despite knowing about these diseases. Thus, arises the need for effective propagation in the rural area about prevention strategies of mosquito born disease through mass education and social media.

scholarly journals An exploratory study on knowledge and practice regarding family planning and immunization among women attending MCH clinic

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Dibya Sharma ◽  
Ramchandra Kafle
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Family Planning Methods

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Globally, an estimated 300,000 maternal deaths occur annually owing to causes associated with pregnancy, of which nearly 75% were preventable. Each year, modern contraceptives help women prevent 215,000 pregnancy-related deaths (including 66,000 from unsafe abortions), 2.7 million infant deaths and the loss of 60 million years of healthy life. Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions available, saving millions of children from illness, disability and death each year. The burden of infectious diseases has been reduced primary due to immunization.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study regarding knowledge and practice of family planning and immunization was conducted in a Maternal and Child health (MCH) clinic of Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara. The sample consists of 100 married women of reproductive age group (15-49) years having under five children coming to the clinic using purposive sampling technique.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Knowledge regarding family planning methods were oral contraceptive pills/depot/implant (84%) followed by intrauterine contraceptive device (77%), condom (65%), natural methods (80%), permanent method (92%). Condom was most commonly used among temporary methods. More than 4/5<sup>th</sup> of the respondents were aware about vaccines as per schedule of Nepal. But 5% of the respondents had neither given any vaccine to their baby and nor taken any dose of tetanus toxoid vaccine during their previous pregnancy.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Still 14% of the respondents were not aware about any methods of family planning and 19% does not know about the vaccines as per schedule of Nepal. So there is a need to increase awareness about the different types of family planning methods and immunization.

scholarly journals Contraceptive User’s Profile

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka R Gunardi
Keyword(s):  
Obstet Gynecol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Cost

Objective: To obtain informations regarding the profile of contraceptive users in Raden Saleh Clinic, Jakarta. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2012, at Raden Saleh Clinic, Jakarta. The study population was the patient who came to Raden Saleh Clinic from 2008 until 2011. Results: The mean age of the contraception users was 34.06 and the mean of their husband’s age was 38.91 years old. Most of the patients were graduated from senior high school (43.2%) and university (37.9%). More than half of the patients (55.2%) were not working and more than a half of their husband (53.2%) were private employee. Almost all (92.6%) of the patient were married. Most of the patient (38.8%) came with no prior contraception. After consultation, all patients had chosen their preferred contraceptive methods, namely IUD (61.4%), injectable contraception (20.9%), pill (13.7%), sterilization (3.4%), and implant (0.6%). Conclusion: Family planning reduces maternal mortality and the best method is different for each patient because of the difference in their own condition and the consideration of the cost and benefit. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 1-4:179-82] Keywords: contraception, contraceptive users profile

scholarly journals A prospective study of demographic and socioeconomic factors responsible for non-acceptance of family planning methods at tertiary care teaching hospital, Gujarat, Indiaal, Gujarat, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3361
Author(s):  
Neelam Joharwal ◽  
Shital Kapadia
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Background: Population explosion has been major challenge for India since Independence. The adoption of contraceptive methods remains the best solution to this problem. The objective of this study was to determine the factors for non-acceptance of different contraceptive methods among married women of postnatal ward in tertiary care hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The aim of the study was to analyse about the level of awareness and attitude towards different methods of contraception among married women of reproductive age groups.Methods: It was a prospective observational study carried out in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a tertiary care teaching hospital from June 2019 to November 2020. 200 patients meeting inclusion criteria were included. Case sheets were analysed to obtain data regarding reasons for non-acceptance of contraceptive methods.Results: In our study, we found that among study population 64% women use family planning methods, which was still low as compared to developed countries. 36% women were non-users in study population. The main reason of non-acceptance of contraceptive method were desire for male child, non-allowance by religion/custom, the myth regarding price of contraceptive method, desire of more children and worry about side effects.Conclusions: To increase the use of contraceptive among women, we can increase awareness about different family planning method with counselling about various available contraceptives. It is also important to increase participation of husbands as they often influence the decision regarding reproductive health of women.

scholarly journals Determinants of open-air defecation in rural Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 512
Author(s):  
Swarnapriya Vasudevan ◽  
Srinivasan Nallasamy ◽  
Arjun Loganathan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Toilet Facility ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Bodies Of Water

Background: Open defecation refers to the practice whereby people go out in fields, bushes, forests, open bodies of water, or other open spaces rather than using toilet to defecate. This practice contributes to the emergence of infectious diseases which forms a threat to health of people. This study attempts to find the prevalence of open-air defecation (OAD) and to explore factors influencing the practice.Methods: The present study was a community based cross-sectional study taken up in the C. Manampadi village covering 153 households. A semi structured questionnaire along with the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: Our study results show that 35.3% of the households had no toilet facility in their houses and were practicing open air defecation. There was a significant association between open air defection and variables like literacy level of head of the family, community and water adequacy.Conclusions: This study highlights that the study population practices OAD not due to economic in sufficiency but due to social constraints.

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