scholarly journals Knowledge and use of modern family planning methods by rural women in Zambia

Curationis ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Mubita-Ngoma ◽  
M. Chongo Kadantu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planning Methods

The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge and use of modem contractive methods among reproductive age group rural women in Zambia. The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study of 105 randomly selected rural women. Data was collected using semi-structured interview schedule and analyzed using EPI Info version 6 statistical packages. The findings revealed that 63% of the respondents were within the age group 21-35 years, 65% were married and 64% were peasant farmers. 90% of the respondents had heard about modem contraceptives and their main source of information was the Health worker (62%). 76% of the respondents stated that modem contraceptive methods could be obtained from public health facilities. 56% of the respondents were currently using modem contraceptive methods and 46% were not using modem contraceptive methods. Reasons for non use of contraceptive methods were religious beliefs (50%), partner disapproval (30%) and side effects (20%). The results showed a relationship between educational level and use of contraceptives (Chi-square 7.83, df = 3, P < 0.05) and spouse approval or support of contractive methods and use of contraceptive (Chisquare 5.9, df = 2, P < 0.05). Therefore, efforts to promote modem contraceptive use among the rural women should be intensified to overcome barriers to contraceptive use and should involve men.

scholarly journals Use of contraceptive methods by sexually active teenagers in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 2862-2868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa Lisbôa Arla da Rocha ◽  
Bernardo L. Horta ◽  
Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro ◽  
Ana Laura Sica Cruzeiro ◽  
Suelen Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of contraceptive use by adolescents. A cross-sectional study was performed from March to September 2002 in a representative sample of adolescents 15 to 18 years of age in the urban area of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Multiple-stage sampling was used, and in the 448 census tracts located in the urban area, 90 were sampled and households were visited in each tract. Information was collected on sexual initiation and use of contraceptive methods. Chi-square test was used to compare proportions. The sample included 960 adolescents. 88% of subjects reported the use of any contraceptive method. Condoms were the most commonly used method (63.2%). Low adolescent schooling was the only variable associated with increased risk of non-use of contraceptives. Condom use was higher among males, adolescents whose mothers had 9 or more years of schooling, and those reporting several sexual partners in the previous year. Condoms were the most commonly used contraceptive method.

scholarly journals Tobacco use patterns among women in reproductive age group: a cross sectional study in the rural area of Belgaum district, Karnataka, South India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5075
Author(s):  
Namratha Kulkarni ◽  
Pavan P. Havaldar ◽  
Vijiya A. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Tobacco imposes a colossal burden of disease and death leading to catastrophic health, social, economic, and environmental effects. “Tobacco” kills both men and women but sex-specific differences exist. Traditional forms of tobacco like dentifrice or tobacco tooth powder and betel quid, tobacco and lime mixture are commonly used and also, the new products use is increasing not only among men but even among children, teenagers, women of reproductive age. This study was done to know the patterns and other correlates of tobacco use among the rural women in the reproductive age group.Methods: A community based cross sectional study, conducted from January 2011 to December 2011 among 1200 rural women aged between 15 years to 49 years residing in primary health centre, Vantmuri area, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Statistical analysis was done using rates, ratios and chi-square tests.Results: Tobacco consumption was seen in 9.7% of the study participants. A very high percentage of 79 (67.5%) had more than 10 years of exposure to tobacco amongst the users. Dentifrice was the most common form of tobacco used (85.5%) followed by 32 (27.4%) plain tobacco consumption. However, 49 (4.1%) consumed multiple forms of tobacco, most common being dentifrice along with plain tobacco or paan with beetelquid or used snuff.Conclusions: The distribution of tobacco consumption is likely to maintain, and perhaps increase, the current considerable socioeconomic differentials in health in India. Dual users are at much higher health risks than those who consume the individual tobacco product. It also emphasizes the variations in patterns of using tobacco among rural women. There is a need for periodical surveys using more consistent definitions of tobacco use and eliciting information on different types of tobacco consumed. 

scholarly journals Tobacco use among rural women in reproductive age group and its association with regularity of menstrual cycles and dysmenorrhoea: a community based cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Namratha Kulkarni ◽  
Nikhil Hawal ◽  
Vijaya A. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Tobacco is a killer of men and women but sex specific differences exists. Along with the risk of suffering from the various health hazards from tobacco use, women are more prone to unique risks related to menstrual and reproductive function reproductive health hazards. This study was done to know the prevalence of tobacco consumption among the rural women in the reproductive age group and its association with the regularity of menstrual cycles and dysmenorrhoea.Methods: A community based cross sectional study, conducted from January 2011 to December 2011 among 1200 rural women aged between 15 years to 49 years residing in Primary Health Centre (PHC) Vantmuri area, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Statistical analysis was done using rates, ratios and chi-square tests.. Results: The prevalence of tobacco consumption was 9.7%. 11 (10.9%) of currently pregnant women were consuming tobacco. Among the tobacco users, 89 (76.1%) had regular cycles. The association of tobacco consumption with irregular menstrual cycles was statistically significant (χ2=5.575, df=1, p=0.018). Further in this study, a very high percentage of 100 (85.5%) of the tobacco users had dysmenorrhoea. The difference was statistically strongly significant. (χ2=266.593, df=1, p<0.001). Among the tobacco users with irregular menstrual cycles, the most common manifestation was oligomenorrhoea 12 (42.9%) followed by 9 (32.1%) and 7 (25%) of menorrhagia and polymenorrhoea respectively. Conclusions: Significant association was found between tobacco consumption and the irregularity of menstrual cycles and dysmenorrhoea. It has become the need of the hour to provide enough evidence on the correlates of tobacco use in the community to assist government policy makers, health professionals and the public in developing realistic models towards effective tobacco control to cater to different sections of community in need. 

scholarly journals A study to assess the contraceptive use among married women of urban slums: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1034
Author(s):  
Sonika Sangra ◽  
Neha Choudhary ◽  
Akash Narangyal
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Family planning services like use of modern contraceptives help the couples to delay pregnancy and avoid the unwanted pregnancies. So, understanding the choice of contraceptives for the underserved couples is a key for provision of family planning services. Objective was to assess the contraceptive use among married women of urban slums using semi-structured questionnaire.Methods: The present observational cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of one month i.e. November 2019 in urban slums of Trikuta Nagar, which is a field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, GMC Jammu. Information was gathered from married females of reproductive age group. 50% of the population was selected randomly by lottery method i.e. 90 females. But at the time of study, only 85 married females could be interviewed.Results: The results show that the maximum females belonged to the 15-25 years age group followed by 26-30 years age group. More than 50% were literate, 42.35% had education upto primary level. More than 50% females were self-employed as they were labourers and rests were home-makers. The duration of marriage of most of the respondent women was 0-5 years and 44.70% of women had three living children. 65.88% women had one year gap between the first two pregnancies.Conclusions: The information, education and communication activities about the advantages of using contraceptives and its side-effects while using these contraceptives need to be increased so as to promote the awareness among females of the urban slums.

scholarly journals Unmet Need of Family Planning Among Rural Women in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
SK Ferdousi ◽  
MA Jabbar ◽  
SR Hoque ◽  
SR Karim ◽  
AR Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Objective: This study aims to find out the unmet need of family planning among the rural women. To explore the obstacles to use family planning methods and to estimate the prevalence of contraceptive use. Study design: Cross-sectional type of descriptive study. Settings: The study was conducted at Sreepur upazila under Gazipur district. Subjects: All the married women of reproductive age, residing in a selected village of Sreepur upazila, were selected as the study subject. Results: The study revealed that unmet need was (22.4%). Most of the respondents (72.1%) were using contraceptive methods. Among those who used contraceptives, OCP was the most commonly used method (61.7%). About 28% were not using any method. The main reason was fear of side effects (46.1%). Conclusion: The study concluded that a nationwide contraceptive prevalence study may be carried out to explore the problem in detail. Key words: Unmet need; family planning; contraceptive prevalence rate. DOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v19i1.6244 J Dhaka Med Coll. 2010; 19(1) : 11-15.

scholarly journals Contraceptive practice among married women of reproductive age group in rural Telangana: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 3039
Author(s):  
A. H. Salgar ◽  
A. N. Bhargavi ◽  
G. Nagaiah
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Practice ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Contraceptive practice in India is known to be very heavily skewed towards terminal methods which mean that contraception in India is practiced primarily for birth limitation rather than birth planning. The objective of the study was to study contraceptive practice among married women of reproductive age in rural area.Methods: The study was a cross sectional study among married women with reproductive age group in rural areas of Sangareddy district carried out in Department of Community Medicine, MNR Medical College, Sangareddy, during November 2015 to February 2016. A total sample size of 113 women who are married in age group of 15-45 years and presumed to be sexually active were included in study. The data were collected using structured questionnaire and in-depth interview guide in local language. The collected data were analyzed with proper statistical methods using MS excel 2010.Results: Out of 113 women majority of women were in age group 20-29 years (52.21%). The utilization of contraceptive method was present in 52.21% women with oral contraceptive pills (23.89%) as a choice of method in majority of women.Conclusions: Hence, we conclude that still there is need to create awareness regarding importance of contraception among rural women.

scholarly journals Contraceptıve use in perımenopausal women

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 548-557
Author(s):  
Belma Toptaş ◽  
Hilmiye Aksu
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Intrauterine Device ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perimenopausal Women

The aim of this study was to determine contraceptive method use in perimenopausal women. This cross-sectional study was carried out in XXXXXXXXXXX Hospital between 6 June and 7 September in 2016. The study sample included 243 women selected through random sampling, a non-probability sampling. Data were collected with a questionnaire created by the researchers in light of the literature. The analysis of the data obtained from the research was carried out in the SPSS 20.0 package program. Percentage ratios, arithmetic mean and standard deviation, chi square test have been used in analysis of data. The mean age of the women was 47.7±3.4 years. At the time of the study, 77.4% of the women were using a contraceptive method, but 22.6% of the women were not using any contraceptive methods. The most frequent method was intrauterine device at the rate of 25.1%. Twenty-three-point nine percent of the women had tubal ligation and 14.8% of the women were using withdrawal. Formerly, the most frequently used modern contraceptive method had been contraceptive pills at the rate of 53.8%. The second most frequent former method had been male condom at the rate of 46.5% and the third most frequent former method had been copper intrauterine device at the rate of 32.9%. Nine-point nine percent of the women had not used any contraceptive methods previously. Fifty-four-point three percent of the women did not know how long they should use a contraceptive method after their periods ended due to menopause. The decreased rate of contraceptive use and not knowing how long contraceptives should be used in perimenopausal women reveal an unfulfilled need for counseling in these women. It can be recommended that perimenopausal women should be provided counseling appropriate for their age and needs. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.   Özet Bu araştırmanın amacı perimenopozal dönemdeki kadınların kontraseptif yöntem kullanım durumlarını belirlemektir. Kesitsel tipteki bu çalışma XXXXXXXXXXX Hastanesi’nde 06/06/2016 ile 07/09/2016 tarihleri arasında yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini 243 kadın oluşturmuş ve örnekleme alınacak kadınları belirlemede olasılıksız örnekleme yöntemlerinden gelişigüzel örnekleme yöntemi seçilmiştir. Araştırma verileri, araştırmacılar tarafından literatüre uygun elde edilen soru formu ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizi SPSS 20,0 paket programında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde, yüzdelik oranlar, aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma, ve Ki kare testi kullanılmıştır. Kadınların yaş ortalamaları 47,7±3,4’dir.  Kadınların %77,4’ü halen gebelikten korunmak için bir yöntem kullanırken %22,6’sı hiçbir yöntem kullanmamaktadır. Şuanda kullanılan kontraseptif yöntemin en yüksek oranda (%25,1) rahim içi araç (RİA) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Kadınlar %23,9 oranında tüp ligasyon ve %14,8 oranında ise geri çekme yöntemi ile gebelikten korunmaktadırlar. Araştırmaya katılan kadınların yarıdan fazlası (%53,8) geçmişte gebelikten korunmak için modern yöntem olarak hap kullanmıştır. Erkek kondomu %46,5 oranı ile ikinci sırada yer alırken, %32,9 oranı ile bakırlı RİA üçüncü sırada kullanılmıştır. Yöntem kullanmayan kadın oranı ise %9,9’dur. Kadınların %54,3’ü menopoz nedeni ile adetten kesildikten sonra ne kadar süre daha gebelikten korunmaları gerektiğini bilmemektedir. Perimenopozal dönemde yöntem kullanımının azalması ve bu dönemde ne kadar süre gebelikten korunması gerektiğinin bilinmemesi kadınların karşılanamayan danışmanlık gereksinimlerinin olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu danışmanlığın kadının yaşına ve ihtiyacına uygun verilmesi önerilebilir.

scholarly journals Contraceptive use and the intention to become pregnant among women attending the Brazilian Unified Health System

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia Regina Maganha e Melo ◽  
Ana Luiza Vilela Borges ◽  
Luciane Simões Duarte ◽  
Natália de Castro Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
System Method ◽  
Family Health Strategy

Objective: to analyze the use of contraceptive methods and the intention to become pregnant among women attending the Brazilian Unified Health System. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted with 688 women aged 18-49 years old, attending the Family Health Strategy Facilities in the eastern part of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, who were awaiting medical or nursing consultation. Data were obtained through interviews with a structured instrument, allocated in tablets. The analysis was conducted with “strong desire to avoid pregnancy” as the dependent variable. Chi-square and multiple logistic regression were used, calculated in Stata 14.2. Results: 56.5% used some contraceptive method, covariates of the strong desire to avoid pregnancy were marital status (OR=0.49; CI95%=0.33-0.74), parity – two and more children (OR=15.9; IC95%=4.29-59.1); and pregnancy planning – planned (OR=0.69; IC95%=0.73-0.94) and ambivalent (OR=2.94; IC95%=1.30-3.83). There was no statistical difference between the strong desire to avoid pregnancy and the type of contraceptive used. Conclusion: women with a strong desire to avoid pregnancy used basically the same types of contraceptive methods as women in general, which shows that they have not been supported to achieve their reproductive preferences.

scholarly journals THE FACTORS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF CONTRACEPTION METHOD OF WOMEN OPERATION (MOW)

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Zulfajri Rahman ◽  
Firdaus J Kunoli ◽  
Finta Amalinda
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Husband Support

Based on the data of Family Planning Field Officer in South Palu sub district in 2014, 10,138 women of childbearing age (WUS) were women aged ≥ 35 years old using women's method of contraception (MOW) as many as 439 women of childbearing age. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors associated with the use of contraceptive methods of women's surgery (MOW) in Kecamatan Palu Selatan. The design of this study is an analytical survey of cross sectional study approach. The population in this study were fertile couples aged ≥ 35 years amounted to 99 respondents. The analysis used in this research is univariate and bivariate analysis with chi-square test. The results of this study indicate that there is no correlation between knowledge with use of contraception method of operation of woman (MOW) with value p = 0,981 (p = 0,05), there is no correlation between education with use of contraception method operation woman (MOW) with value p = 0.604 (p = 0.05), there was a relationship between husband support and contraceptive use of female operation method (MOW) with p = 0,009 (p = 0,05). This research suggests that people can know and understand the usefulness in the use of contraceptive methods of women's surgery (MOW).Keywords              : Contraception, application of contraception Mow, method of women operation  

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