Feeling of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method

Abstract

Objective: to know the feelings of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method as family planning. Methods: a qualitative study was carried out with eight women through a semi-structured interview and data were analyzed through the thematic analysis. Results: the results were organized into four main thematic categories: Use of the method and self-knowledge of the body; Insecurity as to the use of the method; Choice based on religious principles; and Complicity of the couple in the execution of the method. Conclusion: participants using the Billings Ovulation Method were satisfied and safe, and the participation of the partner was critical to the use of the method as natural family planning. Descriptors: Natural Family Planning Methods; Ovulation; Sexual Behavior. Objetivo: conhecer os sentimentos de mulheres em relação ao uso do Método de Ovulação Billings como planejamento familiar. Métodos: estudo qualitativo, realizado com oito mulheres, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e dados analisados por meio da análise temática. Resultados: organizados em quatro categorias temáticas principais: Uso do método e autoconhecimento do corpo; Insegurança quanto ao uso do método; Escolha baseada em princípios religiosos; e Cumplicidade do casal na execução do método. Conclusão: as mulheres participantes que utilizavam o Método de Ovulação Billings sentiam-se satisfeitas e seguras, sendo a participação do parceiro fundamental para ocorrência do método como planejamento familiar natural. Descritores: Métodos Naturais de Planejamento Familiar; Ovulação; Comportamento Sexual.

Understanding the perspective of women who use the Billings Ovulation Method®: a focus group study

“…Women in this study chose FABMs -including the Billings Method- not only because of religious beliefs but also because of concerns about side effects of hormonal birth control methods, wanting to use a "natural" method, and a desire to learn more about their bodies. Religious beliefs are one important reason many users choose a natural family planning method, including the Billings Method [ 23 – 25 ]. In our sample, most women were religiously affiliated.…”

“…Concerns about the side effects of hormonal birth control were mentioned by many in our study and also described by others [ 23 ]. In addition, participants brought up the concept of learning a new way to think about themselves through self-awareness, a positive concept previously described by Billings users in Brazil [ 25 ].…”

“…Including partners in a family planning method, as is necessary for FABM users, may benefit some, especially those highly motivated to use FABMs like the Billings Method. For example, in a qualitative study of Brazilian Billings users, dos Santos et al (2017) found that the partner's participation fostered dialogue between the couple, helped to identify mucus sensations and made the partner an active participant in family planning [ 25 ]. Similarly, in a large multi-country internet-based survey on mostly married couples (89%) using a different type of FABM, symptothermal NFP, Unseld et al (2017) found that respondents rated partner involvement and commitment in using NFP as "important" or "very important."…”

The distress of one‐dimensional fertility in an African family

“…Several Euro-American approaches to marriage and family therapy (Anderson, 2012;Boscolo et al, 1987;De Shazer, 1988;Larner, 2022;Mills & Sprenckle, 1995;White & Epston, 1990) have been relevant and instrumental in helping to promote the successful practice of couple and family therapy in continental Africa (Asiimwe et al, 2021;Lindegger & Barry, 1999;Mason & Shuda, 1999;McDowell et al, 2011;Morgan et al, 2018;Nkosi & Daniels, 2007;Nwadiora, 1996;Nwoye, 2002Nwoye, , 2006aNwoye, , 2006bNwoye, , 2018.…”

Fatores relacionados ao planejamento familiar em região de fronteira

“…O conhecimento inadequado a respeito dos métodos contraceptivos é um fator de resistência à aceitabilidade e ao uso do método. 3 A realização do planejamento familiar promove redução de mortalidade materna e infantil, previne gravidez na adolescência, aumenta o tempo entre uma gravidez e outra, além de evitar o aborto inseguro. 4,5 Portanto, se todas as mulheres utilizassem métodos contraceptivos de forma correta, as taxas de gravidez não planejada e de mortalidade materna reduziriam, ao ano, aproximadamente 70% e 67%, respectivamente.…”