A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FOR ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN SINDH, PAKISTAN
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The study was conducted with objective to assess the knowledge and use of contraception among young adults in Sindh, Pakistan. The descriptive, cross-sectional study method was conducted from March to June 2010 in Hyderabad and Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan. Non-random sampling method was used to raise the study sample from among the community and students aged 16-24 years. SPSS 13 was used for data analysis. Results of the 150 respondents, 94(62.7%) were boys and 56(37.3%) were girls. The overall mean age was 20±3.2 years (range: 16-24 years). Moreover, 66 (44%) participants were aware of natural family planning or rhythm methods, 63(42%) knew about oral contraceptives, whereas 60(40%) were aware of the female condom. Moreover, 59(39%) respondents had heard of emergency contraceptives and 13(9%) had used them. Besides, 2(22%) of the rural participants used emergency contraceptives compared to 7(78%) respondents living in urban areas. It was concluded that the overall knowledge about contraceptive methods was limited among young adults.
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Ashfaque Ahmed Talpur
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