Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Perception of the North Indian Population Toward Adoption of Contraceptive Practices

Bajwa, Sukhwinder Kaur; Bajwa, Sukhminder Jit Singh; Ghai, Gagandeep Kaur; Singh, Kamaljit; Singh, Navpreet

doi:10.1177/1010539511411473

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“…a vast majority -306 (74.3%), of the respondents believed in the use of modern contraception to space their pregnancies, with 160 (52.3%) opting for the male condom, 27 (8.8%) opting for an intrauterine contraceptive device (IuCD), while 119 (38.9%) opted for hormonal methods. this finding is comparable to results obtained from a similar study in India, where 36.4% of respondents opted for the male condom, 5.5% opted for IuCD and, in addition, 8.3% opted for traditional methods [21]. similarly, the study in Cross river state, nigeria, showed a comparable proportion (46.6%) of respondents opting for the male condom and 10.7% opting for IuCD, although a much larger proportion (61.2%) of respondents opted for hormonal methods [16].…”

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Perception and attitude of mothers toward family planning in Southern Nigeria

Inyang-Etoh¹,

Abah²

2017

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A -study Design, B -Data Collection, C -statistical analysis, D -Data Interpretation, E -manuscript Preparation, F -literature search, G -Funds Collection Background. the prevailing low utilization of modern contraceptives for family planning in developing countries in spite of an almost universal level of awareness by the populace is a cause for concern by relevant stakeholders. Objectives. the aim of this study was to determine the feeling and attitude of women toward family planning and the reasons for such attitude. Material and methods. a 7-item structured, pre-coded questionnaire was used to sample respondents' feelings and attitude toward family planning. Results. all the respondents were aware of family planning, and 412 (90.9%) of them believed in the practice. the majority 269 (59.4%) of the respondents preferred to allow 24 months between their last delivery and the next pregnancy. 306 (74.3%) respondents believed in the use of modern contraceptives for family planning and preferred: the male condom -160 (52.3%), intrauterine contraceptive device (IuCD) -27 (8.8%), and hormonal contraceptives -119 (38.9%). those who did not believe in modern contraception preferred abstinence -12 (11.3%), the withdrawal technique -75, (70.8%) and the rhythm method -19 (17.9%). the major reasons why some respondents would not use modern contraceptives for child spacing were the feeling that it is not natural -39 (36.6%), it could fail -13 (12.2%), fear of side effects -41 (39.0%), and the fear that it could cause infertility -13 (12.2%). Conclusions. the willingness to utilize modern contraceptives for family planning in nigeria remains relatively low despite a universal level of awareness about the practice. this is due to misconceptions about modern contraception. Key words: awareness, attitude, modern contraceptives, utilization, reasons, family planning.

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Perception and attitude of mothers toward family planning in Southern Nigeria

Inyang-Etoh¹,

Abah²

2017

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“…In summary, our findings indicate that urban young adults need more information on various FP options, the prevalence and severity of known contraceptive side effects, and where to seek help for side effects (Alpu & Fidan, 2006;Bajwa, Bajwa, Ghai, Singh, & Singh, 2011;Ijaiya, Raheem, Olatinwo, Ijaiya, & Ijaiya, 2009;Wood & Jewkes, 2006). A recent literature review of modern contraceptive use from qualitative studies summarised similar obstacles to women's use of contraception, including a lack of knowledge, access and a fear of side effects (Williamson, Parkes, Wight, Petticrew, & Hart, 2009).…”

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Attitudes, beliefs and norms relating to contraceptive use among young migrant and non-migrant adults in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Irani

Speizer

Barrington

2013

Global Public Health

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The young urban population of Tanzania is growing rapidly, primarily due to rural-urban migration. More information is needed on the challenges facing young adult urban women and men in using family planning (FP). The purpose of this study is to identify perceptions, interpersonal and familial attitudes, and sociocultural norms regarding FP among young adults (18-25 years) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, comparing responses by sex, marital status and migration status. We conducted 12 focus groups with young adult men and women (n=74) in Dar es Salaam in December 2009. Participants knew of modern contraceptive methods, but had serious concerns about side effects. Single men and women preferred condoms. Female migrants stated that traditional methods were ineffective, yet commonly used in rural areas. Men's desires for more children frequently led female migrants not to use FP, while many married long-term residents used FP discreetly. Single women sometimes received the support of their parents/boyfriends to access and use contraception. Findings highlight differences in experiences among young adult men and women based on their migrant and marital status at the individual, interpersonal and normative levels. Future efforts to promote FP should engage existing social support systems and cultivate new ones in response to barriers.

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“…A study done in the north of India similarly reported some common beliefs that using condoms would cause lack of sex sensation, weakness, and menstrual problems (Bajwa, Bajwa, Ghai, Singh, & Singh, 2012). Crosby et al's also reported research results supporting the worries related to sexuality.…”

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Misconceptions about family planning of women in Turkey

Bal

Özkan

2015

HumanSciences

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Background: The objective of this study is to investigate the myths of women about contraceptive methods. Method: This study was planned as a cross-sectional research. The study population consisted of 1335 women aged between 16 and 56 years, who attended to a family planning clinic of a state hospital in Karaman City in the southwest part of Turkey. Findings: The mean age of women has been 32.79±8.8. While 6.2% (n=84) of the women used no contraceptive method, 70.4% (n=945) of them used an effective method and 23.4% (n=312) used a traditional method. The 40.2% of women have believed in that the oral contraceptive method caused weight gain, infertility, bleeding disorders, hirsutism, cancer, irritability, malformed baby and premature menopause. The 24.2% of women have thought of that the intrauterine devices caused bleeding disorder, moving in the body, cancer, decreased sexual desire, genital infection and infertility. Conclusions: There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding contraception, and they can sometimes prevent a woman from making an informed choice.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Perception of the North Indian Population Toward Adoption of Contraceptive Practices

Abstract: . Increased use of modern contraceptives requires community-wide and multifaceted interventions that aim at countering negative perceptions about modern methods.

Cited by 19 publications

References 9 publications

Perception and attitude of mothers toward family planning in Southern Nigeria

Perception and attitude of mothers toward family planning in Southern Nigeria

Attitudes, beliefs and norms relating to contraceptive use among young migrant and non-migrant adults in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Misconceptions about family planning of women in Turkey

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