Post Abortion Use of Contraceptive Methods among Women in Reproductive Age Group in Rural Area
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: Prior to legalization of abortion, induced abortions were performed in an illegal manner and that resulted in many complications hence abortion was legalized in India in 1971 and the number of induced abortions has been gradually increasing since then. One way of preventing abortions is to provide family planning services to these abortion seekers so that same is not repeated. The study was performed to find out the acceptance of contraception after abortion and its association with some socio-demographic determinants. The cross-sectional study conducted amongst 378 women in reproductive age group in rural health training centre of tertiary care hospital with the study tool of semi-structured questionnaire. Women in reproductive age group from 35 villages of primary health centres were participated in the study. The study showed that out of total 378 women, 33 (9%) women had history of abortion and the acceptance of contraceptive method was significantly higher in these women. Most women opted for female sterilization followed by OC pills & Condom.age, literacy status, socio-economic status, number of children did not had a significant impact on the women seeking abortion services and using contraceptive methods. So the study concluded that women utilizing abortion services are more likely to adopt the contraceptive methods as compare to the women who have not undergone any abortion. The study recommends that Post abortion period is one which is important to prevent subsequent abortions and family planning services after abortion need to be strengthened.
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Dr. Valekar SS, Dr. Pandve HT
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