scholarly journals Access to Reproductive Health Services and Maternal Perceptions on Family Planning in an Indigenous Guatemalan Valley

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Lauren Ashley Lambert ◽  
Jeremy Brittingham Hatcher ◽  
Xinyu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Family Planning Methods ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objective. To identify reproductive health barriers and perceptions regarding family planning among mothers in ten rural communities of Guatemala. Methods. Data were collected from 85 women in a Nutrition Recuperation Project (NRP) conducted by a freestanding nonprofit clinic in Palajunoj Valley, Guatemala. All nonpregnant women participating in the NRP were eligible for enrollment in this study, and NRP staff members aided in their enrollment. Participants were interviewed and data were entered into a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using R version 1.1.456. Results. After asking participants if they believed fertility is higher on certain days, only 5 women (5.9%) correctly identified these days as occurring in the middle of the menstrual cycle. 35 women (41.2%) practiced some form of family planning, and 27 (31.8%) reported that they do not know of a place where they could obtain a contraceptive method. Conclusion. There is a lack of education regarding family planning methods in this valley, and the levels of contraception use are below average for rural Guatemala. These findings may implicate substantial health risks for women and children in the valley, and they support the pertinence of education-based interventions in the area of reproductive health behaviors.

scholarly journals Family Planning factors on Rural Muslim of Karnataka State

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bagappa Chalawadi ◽  
Dr. Ashok D Holkar
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
The Family ◽  
Karnataka State ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Fertility Data ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Family Planning Methods ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The fertility data indicate that there is a need to change to scenario of contraception use in India. The present paper reports the Family Planning: A Study among 100Men and 100 Women of a Rural Muslim Community in Karnataka state the information was collected through in-depth interviews with structured questionnaire. A considerable proportion of people reported that their spouse encouraged adopting family planning. And very few people reported that their spouse opposed and discouraged the use of family planning methods.

Gender Differential in Access to and Utilisation of Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in Lusaka

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 20416-20429
Author(s):  
Barbara N. Bwalya ◽  
Thankian Kusanthan
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Gender Differential ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Adolescent sexuality and reproductive health has become a global concern in the recent past. Many adolescents face sexual health risks of early sexual debut like sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancies and illegal abortions. The present study was undertaken to examine gender differential in access to and utilization of reproductive health services among adolescents in Lusaka, Zambia. Data was collected by carrying out structured face-to-face interviews with 180 adolescents. Interview guides were used to collect data from 3 focus group discussions comprising 6 adolescents each and 2 key informants (health service providers). This study has established that there are gender gaps in knowledge and utilisation of RHS among the adolescents. The study discovered that more girls than boys were aware of specific types of RHS including family planning methods. It was further discovered that more (23.9%) males than females (21.7%) had utilised family planning methods. The findings further revealed that more (26.4%) female than male (25.3%) adolescents had received RHS. At the same time, the study noted that despite the gender gaps, the level of access and utilisation of RHS among adolescents was low for both sexes. Reasons for low utilisation of RHS included shortage of health services providers, and lack of adolescent-friendly services, adolescents’ preference for service providers of the same sex, age difference between adolescents and the service providers, and distance to the health facility. The study recommended scaling up of adolescent-friendly services; use of brochures and youth magazines to increase awareness of available services for adolescents and sensitisation of health providers, parents, guardians, communities and key stakeholders about RHS for adolescents.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude about Reproductive Health and Family Planning among Young Adults in Yemen

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammed S. A. Masood ◽  
Nabila A. A. Alsonini
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Background. The Yemeni government is focusing more attention on the needs of youth to ensure a healthy transition to adulthood. This is critical because adolescent population (ages 15–24) of 3.35 million will double in just 20 years. Young adults often lack basic knowledge about reproductive health and family planning. Objectives. To determine reproductive health and family planning knowledge and attitude among young adults aged 15 to 25+ years. Method. Sample study was taken from Marie Stopes International in Yemen which was conducted from March to July 2013 on the reproductive health age 15–49 years. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were employed. Results. Majority had heard about reproductive health and family planning and encouraged its methods. Television, relatives, and radio were major sources of information. Adults with higher education tend to have more awareness about health services. Knowledge about health services and family planning methods among older adults was significant, and adults in Belqees Club were more likely to have high empowerment scores for family planning methods. Conclusion. The level of knowledge about health services for reproductive health and family planning and its methods was low to moderate. The introduction of contraceptives remains a challenge in Yemen because the educational reproductive health is weak in Yemeni schools or health institutes or universities. Information about reproductive health and family planning should be provided to adolescents through medical schools curricula.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Health Education Family Planning Guidelines on Health Beliefs and Behaviours Regarding Family Planning Methods Among Married Men in Myanmar

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 278
Author(s):  
Zay Yar Tun ◽  
Tintin Sukartini
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Introduction: Males are the most important members and care-takers of the family, but they are considered to be uncooperative when it comes to the usage of family planning methods. Traditionally, family planning programs have focused primarily on women, and most of the methods are designed for women considering that it is the women who become pregnant and it is easy to deliver reproductive health services as part of maternal and child health programs. The main objective of this study was to study the effectiveness of Health Education (HE) Family Planning Guidelines on Health Belief and Behaviours regarding family planning methods among married men Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was used to compare the results of the effectiveness of health education on the health beliefs and behaviours regarding family planning methods among married men. Mann-Whitney test and Manova test were used to analyse the data. Results:  It was found that there was a difference of health belief with p= 0.038, knowledge with p= 0.000 and attitude with p= 0.000 between the treatment and control group. Conclusions: There was an impact on the improvement of health belief and behaviours regarding family planning methods in the study group which was significantly improved after intervention. As the predetermined hypothesis, a difference was found between the knowledge, attitude and health beliefs of the married men who received health education and those who did not receive health education.

scholarly journals Family Planning Methods and Practices Adopted by Married Women in Anambra

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 182-189
Author(s):  
Alagbu C. E. ◽  
Iloghalu, A. N. ◽  
Nnaemezie, N. O
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Wide Issue ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Introduction: Family planning is a world-wide issue in reproductive health which tends to affect individuals of every tribe or race, irrespective of age, religion or educational level. This study investigated the family planning methods and practices adopted by married women in Anambra State. Methods: Three research questions were formulated to guide the study and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design for the study was descriptive survey. The study has a population of 133, 736 married women in Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka who were registered under the population commission of Anambra State as at August, 2019. A sample of 420 married women was involved in the study. The instrument titled “Questionnaire Family planning methods and practices adopted by married women in Anambra State was used for collection of data. The data collected was analyzed using Frequency and Percentage and Chi Square. Results: The findings indicated that greater percentage of married women in Anambra State is aware of family planning but practicing it was the major problem. There were no significant difference in the family planning methods adopted by married women in Anambra State based on their ages and parity level. Conclusion: Based on the findings and their implications, it was recommended among others, that there is need for there is need to create more awareness or sensitization on other methods of family planning which the women might not know. Key words: Family planning, reproductive health, married women, Anambra

scholarly journals Perception, pattern of use, partner support and determinants of uptake of family planning methods among women in rural communities in Southeast Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike ◽  
Ugochukwu Chinyem Madubueze ◽  
Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex ◽  
Chika Julius Anyigor ◽  
Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Partner Support ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

scholarly journals Trends of Utilization of Family Planning Methods at Divisional Headquarter Hospital of Mirpur aj and k

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-486
Author(s):  
Hina Zubair ◽  
Saima Perveen ◽  
Saeed Alam ◽  
Akkad Rafiq ◽  
Sara Ejaz
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Intrauterine Device ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Barrier Methods ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Feasible Solutions ◽  
One Year ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Controlling the population growth is one of the most feasible solutions to reduce burden on the country and it can be achieved by effective use of contraception. This study was designed to analyze the trends of utilization of different family planning methods in relation with socio-demographic factors at divisional headquarter hospital in a year time. A retrospective study was performed by analyzing one year records from family planning clinic at divisional headquarter hospital. At family planning centers, a total of 920 individuals attended the Reproductive Health Services from April 2015 to March 2016. Among them, 92% individual utilized temporary methods and only 8% utilized permanent methods. Regarding temporary solutions, a total of 299 (33%) selected intrauterine device, 233 (25%) had used injectable, 191 (21%) adapted oral contraception pills and 121 (13%) selected Barrier methods (condoms). Among permanent solutions, atotal of 76 (8%) had bilateral tubal ligation and no vasectomy. Investigations highlighted that males were not convinced to adapt male sterilization owing to social pressure of family. Findings of this study showed that the majority of the individuals are comfortable with the use of intrauterine contraception devices; howeverneed of the hour is to introduce awareness compaigns to educate general public for better use of contraception especially male partner as it is less invasive compared to female partner.

scholarly journals Reproductive health of married adolescent women in squatter areas in Alexandria, Egypt

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (06) ◽  
pp. 935-942
Author(s):  
S. A. Sallam ◽  
A. A. Mahfouz ◽  
N. I. Dabbous
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Pregnant Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Women ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Through a house-to-house survey, 455 married adolescent women [< 20 years] and 455 married women aged 20-45 years from squatter areas in Alexandria were interviewed. Determinants of early marriage were consanguinity, illiteracy and unawareness of reproductive health. Of the currently pregnant adolescents, 22% were receiving antenatal care compared with 40% of the older women. Family planning methods were currently being used by 39% of the adolescents and 63% of the older wives. Determinants of non-use were: adolescence, illiteracy and previous miscarriage/stillbirth. There is a need to increase public awareness of reproductive health and change the behaviour of both groups of women in this under-privileged sector.

scholarly journals Experiences of women accessing family planning services in Malawi: A Grounded Theory Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idesi Temwa Chilinda ◽  
Alison Cooke ◽  
Dame Tina Lavender
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
National Level ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Abstract Background The importance of modern contraceptive methods in averting unwanted pregnancies has been acknowledged in Malawi. Currently, the country has registered highest rates of unsafe abortions, slow decline in maternal mortality, unmet needs for contraception and a low contraceptive prevalence rate. Understanding why these rates exist is important. However, women’s views and experiences regarding uptake of family planning methods in Malawi have not been explored.Methods A grounded theory methodology was used. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with women (n=18), men (n=10), healthcare workers (n=10); and non-participant observations of family planning clinic consultations (n=10) at three health centre settings in Malawi. Interviews, field notes and memos were analysed using constant comparative technique. Methods of open, axial and selective coding enabled subsequent conceptualisations until theoretical saturation occurred.Results The core category “disenabling environment prevents women’s family planning needs from being met” provides an understanding of women’s, men’s and healthcare workers’ experiences of contraceptive use and non-use. The disenabling environment contributed to shaping women’s family planning experiences. This was supported by three main categories: navigating the processes, disempowerment of women and learning by chance. Access to contraception use was influenced by personal beliefs and motivations, procedures to follow and inadequate resources. Women were disempowered from using contraception due to societal demands and cultural influences.Conclusion Findings from this study illuminate contextual issues into how women, men and healthcare workers experience family planning use and non-use in Malawi. A multifaceted strategy is required to support a woman’s family planning needs. At community level, awareness and education of family planning methods is required to actively inform all people in society so that they support a woman’s family planning needs. At national level, laws that would empower women with decision-making ought to be developed and enforced.

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