Assessment of knowledge about contraceptive methods among Bangalore Urban Women
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Family planning is one of the fundamental pillars of safe motherhood and a reproductive right. The practice of family planning is influenced by socio-demographic factors, hence its variation between regions of the world and countries. It is pertinent to reposition family planning to accelerate the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality in less developed countries. Aim: To assess the knowledge about contraceptive methods among Bangalore Married Women. Study Design: It is a community based cross-sectional study. Study Area: Urban area of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College. Study Population: Married women in the reproductive age group of 15-45 years. Materials And Methods: 300 married women in the urban area of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College were interviewed and examined using a pre-tested and semi-structured questionnaire after obtaining informed oral consent. Married women were interviewed with respect to the socio-demographic and other factors to assess their knowledge. Results: 35.35% were aged between 25-29 years of age. 59% were Hindus, 35.3% were Muslims and 5.7% were Christians. 71.7% were belonging to Nuclear families. 51.3% had secondary level of education.84% of women were housewives and were belonging to Class III (lower middle) socio-economic status. 36.66% had two living children. Conclusion: 176(58.6%) were currently using methods of contraception. 140(46.7%) were aware of male sterilization and 129(92.2%) had negative opinion towards male sterilization.92 (30.6%) in the study group 92 (30.6%) first named contraceptive method was OC Pills and the first source of information for the method named for 189(66.54%) was Health personnel. 234 (96.7%) women told limiting birth as benefit of contraception.
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Hajira Saba I, K Kishore
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