Assessment of knowledge regarding birth spacing method among married women visiting outpatient department in selected hospital at Mangaluru

Background: The aim of the study is to find the incidence of fibromyalgia in orthopaedic female outpatient department in a medical college hospital Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted on the female patients coming to orthopedic outpatient department. Results: The result showed that about 42.00% patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The age group that is majorly affected by fibromyalgia is between 40-60 years of age. Married women accounts to the major group of 89% Conclusion: We concluded that the most common diagnosis made in an orthopaedic female outpatient department is fibromyalgia Keywords: Fibromyalgia, Orthopaedics, Women

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Contraceptive preferences for birth spacing among married women of reproductive age group in a semi urban area near Chennai- A cross-sectional study

Biomedicine ◽

10.51248/.v39i2.198 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 298-304

Author(s):

Timsi Jain ◽

Yogesh Mohan ◽

A Sanchana ◽

K Aanandita ◽

R Aanchal

Keyword(s):

Good Practice ◽

Birth Spacing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Introduction and Aim: Adequate birth spacing has proved to be an important factor in reducing both Maternal and Childhood mortality and morbidity. According to NFHS 4 data currently in India only 2/3rd of the births are having spacing of more than 2 years. Therefore this study was planned to find out the awareness and practice of birth spacing among Married women residing in asemiurban area near Chennai. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 married women of Reproductive age group. Pretested and predesigned semi structured Questionnaire was used to collect data on Awareness and practice regarding birth spacing. Data was analysed using proportions. Results: 96.5% women considered birth spacing as a good practice, 71.3% women had knowledge regarding birth spacing methods. 31.6% women practiced spacing after their first child. IUCDs was the most preferred method adopted. Lack of awareness regarding contraceptives followed by fear of complications was the major reason for not adopting spacing methods. Conclusion: Attitude regarding spacing was found to be good but knowledge and practice were less. It is high time that New contraceptives like injectable DMPA, POP and Centchroman be introduced in all the health facilities and people should be made aware of all the available methods.

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An Exploratory Survey of Determinants Influencing Birth Spacing among Married Women Residing in Selected Rural Areas of Mysore District

International Journal of Nursing Education ◽

10.5958/0974-9357.2015.00008.2 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

Jetty Elizabeth Jose ◽

Nisha P Nair ◽

Sheela Williams ◽

G Vinay Kumar ◽

Sreekutty Divakaran

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Birth Spacing ◽

Married Women ◽

Exploratory Survey

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Assessment of birth spacing among married women in Southern Karnataka

10.51131/ijpccr/v1i1.8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 23-25

Author(s):

J Sushma ◽

Keyword(s):

Birth Spacing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

R Software ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Group A ◽

And Child Health ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Several factors influence maternal and child health, one among which is adequate birth spacing. Studies have shown that a recommended duration of birth spacing is not being observed among a larger population of women of childbearing age. The objective of the current study is to assess the pattern of birth spacing among married women of reproductive age group. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tilaknagar, Mysore with a sample size of 180. Descriptive statistics like frequency and proportions for data analysis were calculated using R software. Among 180 subjects, only 36.1% of respondents had adequate birth spacing (≥36months) between the first two consecutive children. Among women having a third child, 52.9% had adequate spacing between the second and the third child. Keywords: Birth interval; Spacing

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Determinants of Short Birth Intervals among married women in Karachi, Pakistan

10.1101/2020.08.13.20174110 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sidrah Nausheen ◽

Maria Bhura ◽

Kristy Hackett ◽

Imtiaz Hussain ◽

Zainab Shaikh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Birth Spacing ◽

Cox Proportional Hazards ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

World Health ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Birth Intervals ◽

Critical Pathway ◽

Factors Associated

Introduction: Birth spacing is a critical pathway to improving reproductive health. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 33-month interval between two consecutive births to reduce maternal, perinatal, and infant morbidity and mortality. Our study evaluated factors associated with short birth intervals (SBIs) of less than 33 months between two consecutive births, in three peri-urban municipalities in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: We used data from a cross-sectional study among married women of reproductive age (MWRA) who had at least one live birth in the six years preceding the survey (N=2394). Information regarding their sociodemographic characteristics, reproductive history, fertility preferences, family planning history, and a six-year reproductive calendar were collected. To identify factors associated with SBIs, we fitted simple and multiple Cox-proportional hazards models and computed hazard ratios (HR) with their 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: The median birth interval was 25 months (IQR: 14-39 months), with 22.9% of births occurring within 33 months of the index birth. Women increasing age [25-29 years (aHR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.54-0.77), 30+ years (aHR=0.30, 95% CI: 0.23-0.40) compared to <25 years]; secondary education [aHR 0.78. 95% CI: 0.65-0.93], intermediate education [aHR 0.63, 95% CI: 0.49-0.82], higher education (aHR=0.71, 95% CI: 0.53-0.96) compared to no education, and a male child of the index birth (aHR=0.79, 95% CI: 0.68-0.92) reduced the likelihood of SBIs. Women younger age <20 years [aHR 1.32, 95% CI 1.03-1.70] compared to 20-24 years, and those who did not use contraception within 9-months of the index birth had a higher likelihood for SBIs for succeeding birth compared to those who used contraception (aHR=2.33, 95% CI: 2.01-2.70). Conclusion: This study evaluates factors associated with birth spacing practices among married women of childbearing age in urban settlements of Karachi. Our study shows that birth intervals in the study population are lower than the national average. To optimize birth intervals, programs should target child spacing strategies and counsel MWRA on the benefits of optimal birth spacing, family planning services and contraceptive utilization.

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Prolonged Breastfeeding as a Birth Spacing Method

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics ◽

10.1093/tropej/21.2.59 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 59-66 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

J. K. VAN GINNEKEN

Keyword(s):

Birth Spacing ◽

Spacing Method

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Determinants of short birth intervals among married women: a cross-sectional study in Karachi, Pakistan

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043786 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. e043786

Author(s):

Sidrah Nausheen ◽

Maria Bhura ◽

Kristy Hackett ◽

Imtiaz Hussain ◽

Zainab Shaikh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Birth Spacing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Birth Intervals ◽

Critical Pathway ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

IntroductionBirth spacing is a critical pathway to improving reproductive health. WHO recommends a minimum of 33-month interval between two consecutive births to reduce maternal, perinatal, infant morbidity and mortality. Our study evaluated factors associated with short birth intervals (SBIs) of less than 33 months between two consecutive births, in Karachi, Pakistan.MethodsWe used data from a cross-sectional study among married women of reproductive age (MWRA) who had at least one live birth in the 6 years preceding the survey (N=2394). Information regarding their sociodemographic characteristics, reproductive history, fertility preferences, family planning history and a 6-year reproductive calendar were collected. To identify factors associated with SBIs, we fitted simple and multiple Cox proportional hazards models and computed HRs with their 95% CIs.ResultsThe median birth interval was 25 months (IQR: 14–39 months), with 22.9% (833) of births occurring within 33 months of the index birth. Women’s increasing age (25–30 years (aHR 0.63 (0.53 to 0.75), 30+ years (aHR 0.29, 95% CI 0.22 to 0.39) compared with 20-24 years; secondary education (aHR 0.75, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.88), intermediate education (aHR 0.62, 95% CI 0.48 to 0.80), higher education (aHR 0.69, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.92) compared with no education, and a male child of the index birth (aHR 0.81, 95% CI 0.70 to 0.94) reduced the likelihood of SBIs. Women’s younger age <20 years (aHR 1.24, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.24) compared with 20–24 years, and those who did not use contraception within 9 months of the index birth had a higher likelihood for SBIs for succeeding birth compared with those who used contraception (aHR 2.23, 95% CI 1.93 to 2.58).ConclusionStudy shows that birth intervals in the study population are lower than the national average. To optimise birth intervals, programmes should target child spacing strategies and counsel MWRA on the benefits of optimal birth spacing, family planning services and contraceptive utilisation.

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