Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Awareness about contraception is nearly universal. But still according to WHO 214 million women of reproductive age in developing countries who want to avoid pregnancy are not using a modern contraceptive method. To analyse contraceptive awareness and current method of contraceptive practices among married women and to find out the source of information and reason for non-use of contraception. A cross sectional observational study conducted in an urban slum among 200 participants using a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. In this study, (77.5%) of women were aware of one or other method of contraception. Maximum awareness was about OC Pills (92.9%) followed by Condom (89.7%), Female sterilisation (76.1%), IUDs (70.9%), Withdrawal (58.1%). Among those who were aware about contraception, (71.6%) women got information from friends/husband/relatives, (65.2%) from Hospital/UHC, (23.2%) from Mass Media/Print Media, (16.2%) through School. Most suitable method was found to be condom (39.5%) followed by OC Pills (13.5%), IUDs (11%), Injectable (1.5%) and other methods (34.5%). At the time of the study only (54%) of the study subjects were using any type of contraception. Among the reasons for non-use of contraception, (63%) had refusal from Family or spouse, followed by lack of knowledge in (53.3%), Religious prohibitions in (22.8%). Lack of access in (19.6%), fear of side effects (16.3%). We concluded that awareness about contraceptive methods is quite high but acceptance is quite low. Condom is the most common method used.
How to cite this article:
Neelam and Amit P. Gujarathi. Assessment of Contraceptive Awareness and Practices among Currently Married Women (Between 18-45 Years) in an Urban Slum.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.5.9
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