scholarly journals Social Dynamic Status and its Reflection on Use of Family Planning Methods in an Indian Village: The Case of 'Gaura' Village (UP), India

2009 ◽  
pp. 52-61
Author(s):  
Vimalesh Kumar Singh ◽  
M. B. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Social Dynamic ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Indian Village ◽  
Village Society ◽  
The Village ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Present paper aims at examining the recent transformation of the village society, which is caste ridden, conservative and sluggish to adopt new innovations. The paper is mainly based on primary data collected through interview schedules from 80 families and 123 married women respondents on stratified random basis from Gaura village of Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh. On the basis of social dynamic status in a rural population of Gaura village the study pinpoints that Yadav, Gupta, Lohar, and Harijan (Scheduled caste) castes are static communities while Kurmi has been found single progressive caste. Brahmin and Kumhar are categorized as retrogressive castes. The paper also highlights the position of spouse on the practice of family planning methods. This study was undertaken to assess the extent of awareness among married women towards the various aspects of family planning. It was found that majority of the respondents had knowledge and awareness about various aspects of family planning but its adoption is of low magnitude. Women were the major users of permanently contraceptives (tubectomy) as contrary to men. Some women were found with the use of oral pills but the use of loops, condom and copper-T was almost absent in the study village. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v5i0.1953 The Third Pole, Vol. 5-7, PP 52-61:2007

scholarly journals Contraceptive prevalence rate in women of reproductive age in a semi urban community of Islamabad

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Umme Kulsoom Khattak ◽  
Saima Perwaiz Iqbal ◽  
Ahmed Abdullah ◽  
Ayesha Chowhan
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Objective: To determine the prevalence of utilization of family planning methods among married women of reproductive age in a semi urban community of Islamabad. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was done using two stage sampling, including cluster and consecutive sampling techniques. A proportionate sample from each mohallas of Nurpur Shahan was taken to achieve our sample size. All married women of the reproductive age group (15-45 years) living with their husbands, not diagnosed as a case of infertility and permanent residents of Nurpur Shahan were included. Results: Total of 550 women were included in the study with mean age of 31.64 years. Majority of women 497 (94.7%) were currently married while 322 (59.9 %) were literate. Of all the women, 72 (13.2%) women were currently pregnant and only 62 (11.3%) had a planned pregnancy. Induced abortion was practiced once by 9 (1.8%) women and 21 (4.1%) had done it twice. 394 (72.8%) had knowledge of family planning methods and only 102 (19.5%) women were using family Planning methods currently. Conclusion: Miscellaneous challenges are involved to increase involvement of the women and their families in the use of family planning services. Health education campaigns at community level to increase awareness regarding different family planning methods are highly needed. Government needs to improve the LHWs services to increase the use of family planning methods and combat induced abortions as a method of contraception. Controlling population through sterilization after attaining a large family size should not be the preferred method of family Planning.

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 Influence of Sociodemographic Factors on the Utilization of Contraceptive Methods Among the Married Women of Jowai Town, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-193
Author(s):  
Merry C. Passah
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Age At Marriage ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Jaintia Hills ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Family planning refers to the practices that help individuals or couples avoid unwanted births, regulate the intervals between pregnancies, and determine the number of children in the family. The present study was undertaken to know the extent of knowledge, attitude, and adoption of family planning methods among the married women of Jowai town, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. An attempt has also been made to find out the sociodemographic factors influencing the use of contraceptive methods among the studied population. The information on awareness as well as the use of contraceptives was collected from 719 married women of the reproductive age group 15–49 years using a structured scheduled. Among the women in Jowai town, the knowledge of family planning methods is widespread. In addition, a majority of the women have a favorable attitude towards family planning. However, there exists a gap between the knowledge and the practice of contraceptive methods among the women of Jowai town. Ingesting an oral contraceptive pill is the most preferred contraceptive method among the women. Contraceptive use among women is seen to be positively correlated with educational level and income (significant at p < 0.01), and negatively correlated with current age, age at marriage, number of live births, and family type (significant at p < 0.01). Bivariate analysis substantiates the role of women’s education, household income, current age, age at marriage, number of live births, and family type in influencing the utilization of contraceptive methods.

scholarly journals A prospective study of demographic and socioeconomic factors responsible for non-acceptance of family planning methods at tertiary care teaching hospital, Gujarat, Indiaal, Gujarat, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3361
Author(s):  
Neelam Joharwal ◽  
Shital Kapadia
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Background: Population explosion has been major challenge for India since Independence. The adoption of contraceptive methods remains the best solution to this problem. The objective of this study was to determine the factors for non-acceptance of different contraceptive methods among married women of postnatal ward in tertiary care hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The aim of the study was to analyse about the level of awareness and attitude towards different methods of contraception among married women of reproductive age groups.Methods: It was a prospective observational study carried out in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a tertiary care teaching hospital from June 2019 to November 2020. 200 patients meeting inclusion criteria were included. Case sheets were analysed to obtain data regarding reasons for non-acceptance of contraceptive methods.Results: In our study, we found that among study population 64% women use family planning methods, which was still low as compared to developed countries. 36% women were non-users in study population. The main reason of non-acceptance of contraceptive method were desire for male child, non-allowance by religion/custom, the myth regarding price of contraceptive method, desire of more children and worry about side effects.Conclusions: To increase the use of contraceptive among women, we can increase awareness about different family planning method with counselling about various available contraceptives. It is also important to increase participation of husbands as they often influence the decision regarding reproductive health of women.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS IN DHIMAL WOMEN OF BUDDHASHANTI RURAL MUNICIPALITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (43) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhakti Prasad Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Planning Method ◽  
Family Planning Method ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Knowledge of family planning method can contribute to a very important role for the reduction in fertility and unwanted pregnancies. This study aims to understand general idea about the knowledge/awareness and practice of family planning among the married women of Dhimal community of Budhashanti Rural Municipality. Among the total 207 Dhimal households, all 207 married 15-49 years women of Budhashanti Rural Municipality were purposively chosen for this study. Collected primary data were analyzed by the use of simple tables and percentages. Among all the married respondents, 47.8% women were aged 20-29 years, 64.8% were literate, 50.2% were engaged in agriculture, 17.9% engaged in business, 9.1% engaged to achieved self-employment and 22.8% respondents engaged as worker to others. Hundred percent respondents heard about any methods and had knowledge about permanent and temporary methods of family planning. Television program was the important source of family planning knowledge and education whereas GOs, NGOs and INGOs were the family planning service provider institutions. Among the total respondents, 38.6%, 45.9% and 15.9% responded permanent, temporary and natural methods of family planning respectively as their most likely family planning methods. Findings show that awareness/knowledge about family planning methods is almost universal among the respondents. But most likely and currently using family planning method was not similar.

scholarly journals The Status of Family Planning Methods among Married Women of Kavre District in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-191
Author(s):  
Sarita Bista
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Contraceptive Devices ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
The Status ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

This study examines the information of family planning methods among currently married women of reproductive age group at Kavre District of Nepal. The main objective of the study is to find out the actual situation of family planning methods and the specific objective of the study are to identify the demographic determinants of currently use of family planning methods and to assess the reason for usage and non-usage of family planning methods in the study area. Moreover, this study also attempts to find out the actual sources of information of contraceptive devices in the study area. The study usages 200 respondents from the three words of Ugratara VDC of the Kavre District of Nepal The main occupation of the respondents are agriculture and services. Among currently married women, 91 percent of the respondents are found to be familiaPr with at least one family planning method. Likewise, the major source of contraceptive devices of the respondents is found family planning clinics in the study area. The central purpose for using family planning methods is found for limiting the births. There are positive relationships between use of family planning methods and demographic variables.

Contraceptive knowledge and attitudes in urban Ilorin, Nigeria

1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gbolahan A. Oni
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Contraceptive Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Independent Effects ◽  
The City ◽  
Family Planning Methods

SummaryExamination of the effect of various socioeconomic, cultural and demographic characteristics of married women in Ilorin, Nigeria, who are in their prime childbearing ages, on their contraceptive knowledge and on their attitudes towards modern contraception shows that only the woman's education, age and area of residence within the city have significant independent effects on contraceptive knowledge. More than 90% of the women interviewed thought that women should be free to practise family planning. Also, more than 95% of all the women believed that too frequent births could endanger the health of the mother and her children. However, only the women with previous contraceptive knowledge overwhelmingly (more than 80%) thought that the best way to prevent too frequent births is by family planning. On the contrary, 66.5% of those without previous contraceptive knowledge before this study suggested that traditional abstinence should be used and only 28.9% suggested family planning. Adequate awareness of the availability and usefulness of family planning methods can influence attitudes of women towards contraception and may also enhance contraceptive use.

scholarly journals Disparities in Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Utilization among Married Women in Ethiopia: Findings of the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Biniyam Tadesse Haile ◽  
Yohannes Ejigu Tsehay
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Contraceptive Utilization ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Background. Long-acting contraceptive methods, subdermal implants, and intrauterine devices are reliable, safe, and cost-effective family planning methods. However, these methods are not widely used in Ethiopia despite government effort to increase access. The study is aimed at assessing the rate of utilization of long-acting contraceptive methods among married women and associated factors. Method. We analyzed the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey dataset. A total of 2045 married women of reproductive age group, who were using any modern contraceptive method at the time of the survey, were included in the study. Descriptive statistics were computed to characterize the study participants. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associated factors, reporting odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). Result. The multivariable analyses showed that women educational status, parity, religion, previous history of abortion, desire for more child, and region where the respondents reside were significantly the factors that determine the utilization of long-acting contraceptive. There is a significant regional disparity in long-acting contraceptive utilization. Compared to women residing in Tigray region, those who live in other regions (Afar-Somali, Oromia, Amhara, Benishangul Gumz-Gambela, and Southern Nations Nationalities and People) have low likelihood of using long-acting contraceptive methods. Conclusion. Utilization of long-acting family planning method is low in Ethiopia. There is a significant regional disparity in utilizing these methods. Policy makers should promote culture-sensitive and tailored interventions to improve the utilization of long-acting family planning methods.

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