Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2394-2746
Online ISSN: 2394-2754
CODEN : IJOGCS
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research (IJOGR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award more...Null
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Volume : 1, Issue : 1, Year : 2014
Article Page : 25-30
Abstract
Aim: Aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, practices and behavior of women regarding various contraceptive methods.
Material & Methods: It was a cross sectional study of 623 married women attending gynecology OPD of Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Banur, Chandigarh (India). All participants were interviewed with a predesigned performa.
Results: Almost 90% of women were from rural area and upto two-thirds were illiterate, belonging to low socio-economic status. Awareness level about contraceptive methods was 55% among the participants and almost all of them knew about barrier & oral pills. Main source of knowledge was media followed by healthcare workers & social circle. Approximately 40% were currently using one or the other method of contraception. Barrier method was the most commonly used (64%) followed by oral pills (25%). Main reason for not using contraception was unawareness.
Conclusion: There is need to create awareness about the benefits of contraception. This can be achieved by strong motivation and counseling of couples.
Key-words: Contraception, Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior.
How to cite : Kaur D H, Mohan D P, Pathak D N, Manocha D A, Aayushi D, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PRACTICES AND BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN TOWARDS CONTRACEPTIVE USE-A STUDY OF WOMEN ATTENDING NORTH INDIAN RURAL HOSPITAL. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2014;1(1):25-30
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