Knowledge and Use of Contraception Among Racha Koyas of Andhra Pradesh

Rao, Pratibha; Babu, M. Sudhakar

doi:10.1080/09720073.2005.11890891

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“…Similar findings were observed in a study conducted among Koyas et al who reported nearly 75% and 67% knowledge regarding tubectomy and vasectomy respectively. 9 In general, knowledge on spacing methods was low among the study population. However, knowledge on OCPs is found to be nearly 54.4%, while 31.2% were aware of IUDs and 19.6% known about male condoms whereas only 8.4% were aware of the female condom.…”

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A study on assessment of knowledge towards family planning practices among the couples of reproductive age group in the field practice area of Prathima institute of medical sciences, Karimnagar

Gayathry

Ramana

Rao

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Population explosion is a major problem in developing country like India. Contraception is important for the health of the nation. Hence the present study aimed at elucidating knowledge of the couples towards contraception. Methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted during February 2013-January 2014 among the couples residing in the field practice study areas. A semi-structured questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge towards various methods of family planning was administered to 406 couples of the study area. Results: It has been observed that female scored higher than males, however there was no statistically significant difference between the overall knowledge scores (18.67±7.798 vs. 18.41±7.177). In general, the highest knowledge was obtained in the domain of permanent contraception followed by temporary methods like condom and IUDs. The least knowledge scores were obtained in the domain of emergency contraceptives and natural methods of contraception. Urban population’s over all mean knowledge scores was 22.60±6.673 compared with rural population 14.48±5.898 and was statistically significant (p=0.036). However, the marked difference in knowledge scores was obtained in the context of gender and place of residence. Conclusions: The present study demonstrates that the average knowledge among males and females and in urban and rural area, but some knowledge gaps on certain specific aspects still remained which needs to be addressed to improve the quality of life of people.

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A study on assessment of knowledge towards family planning practices among the couples of reproductive age group in the field practice area of Prathima institute of medical sciences, Karimnagar

Gayathry

Ramana

Rao

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…In two other, Indian studies the awareness rate was 82.8% and 100%. 6,7 But in practice only 62.5% of women are using contraception methods. 37.5% women are not using them due to lack of knowledge or other misconceptions.…”

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A study on contraceptive knowledge, attitudes and practices among women in the reproductive age group

Shukla

Fonseca

Deshmukh

2017

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: India, with one of the world’s fastest growing populations, is a nation very much in need of contraceptive counselling. To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding family planning methods and contraceptive practices among women of reproductive age group.Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in which 547 women in the reproductive age group i.e., 15-45 years, attending a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai were interviewed with predesigned validated questionnaire. A total of 547 women were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire from January 2016 to December 2016. The proforma included details such as socio-demographic features, questions related to knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding contraceptive use.Results: Out of 547 women interviewed, 498 (i.e. 91%) had displayed an awareness of family planning methods (permanent/temporary). Out of these 498 women, about 78% had procured the information from family and friends. 13% got their information through mass media. Only 9% of women had been counselled in detail by health personnel about the various contraceptive options available. Out of 547 women interviewed, 342 (62.5%) were using contraception. More than a third of these women (26.8%), resort to barrier contraception as a contraceptive method of choice for spacing and to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Only 17% women used OC Pills as a contraceptive method though 66% women knew about them. Though 59.4% of the women knew about IUCDs only 3.5% were actually using IUCD. Most of the women were in the younger age group of 21-30years (62%) and already had one or two children.Conclusions: Ignorance regarding use and side effects various contraceptive methods is the reason for inadequate practice of family planning methods. There should be emphasis on focused awareness programs, based on bridging the knowledge gaps among the women in reproductive age group.

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“…11,12 The findings are contradicting with the study conducted in 2011 at Bhopal by Mahawar P et al 13 In 2009, another study conducted in Andhra Pradesh among Racha Koya women, 81% had knowledge on different contraceptive methods. 14 Major source of knowledge regarding contraceptives were health worker (58.6%) followed by media 24.1%, social circle 15.5% and others. Similar result seen in study conducted in Ethiopia, showed that 80.3% of health worker contributed in disseminating information regarding contraception.…”

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