Men’s Knowledge of Vasectomy and Its Associated Factors in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Purpose Even though vasectomy is one of the safest, simplest, and most effective family planning methods available for men, it is one of the least used contraceptive methods in the developing world, including Ethiopia. The goal of this study was to assess the level of knowledge towards vasectomy and its associated factors among married men in Debre Tabor Town. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 5–25, 2019. A total of 413 married men participated and selected by simple random sampling. Data was entered using EpiData version 4.2 and analyzed by SPSS version 23. A bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model was carried out. Finally, variables having a P -value of <0.05 at 95% CI were considered as statistically significant. Results In this study, 38.5% of men had an adequate level of knowledge about vasectomy. Multivariable logistic regression showed that an educational status of secondary education and college and above (AOR=4.70, 95% CI=1.26–17.55; and AOR=8.36, 95% CI=2.41–28.97, respectively), having four or more alive children (AOR=0.51, 95% CI=0.29–0.89), and positive attitude (AOR=2.47, 95% CI=1.58–3.86) were significantly associated with knowledge of vasectomy. Conclusion Knowledge of married men towards vasectomy was relatively low. Educational status, number of children, and attitude were statistically significant with the men’s knowledge about vasectomy. Emphasis should therefore be put on improving the educational status of men and positively changing the male upbringing culture right from their childhood which will also improve their attitude towards vasectomy in the future.

Preconception Care Utilization and Its Associated Factors Among Women in Debre Tabor Town Northwest Ethiopia: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

“…In each home one woman was interviewed. In case more than one woman were eligible in the same household, only one was enrolled using lottery method and if no appropriate woman was obtained in the identified household, the subsequent eligible household located in the clockwise direction was contacted and involved until the required samples were met (Ayele, Beyene, et al, 2021).…”

“…The questionnaire had five components including socio-demographic characteristics, obstetrics and reproductive characteristics, medical and health facility characteristics, knowledge related characteristics, and utilization asking questions. Four diploma health professionals who have prior experience were participated in the data collection process and two BSc health professionals were supervised the process (Ayele, Beyene, et al, 2021).…”

“…Before the actual data collection, data collectors and supervisors were briefed for 1 day on the purpose of the study, the contents of the instrument, confidentiality, and informed consent. The completeness and accuracy of the gathered information have been cross-checked, cleaned, and verified on a regular basis by supervisors and the lead investigator (Ayele, Beyene, et al, 2021).…”

Down But Not Out: Vasectomy Is Faring Poorly Almost Everywhere—We Can Do Better To Make It A True Method Option

“…32 Differences in how providers inform clients about PMs may contribute to such low awareness: one study from the United States found that women received more counseling from their providers on PMs than did men. 33 Studies in Ethiopia found knowledge of vasectomy to be associated with an individual’s level of education, 34 , 35 positive attitude toward vasectomy, and intention to use vasectomy. 36 , 37 …”

“…32 Differences in how providers inform clients about PMs may contribute to such low awareness: one study from the United States found that women received more counseling from their providers on PMs than did men. 33 Studies in Ethiopia found knowledge of vasectomy to be associated with an individual's level of education, 34,35 positive attitude toward vasectomy, and intention to use vasectomy. 36,37 Furthermore, in surveys of contraceptive use, "knowledge" of vasectomy relates to whether respondents have heard of or are aware of the method but not necessarily to whether they have accurate or correct understanding of it.…”