A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Fami-ly Planning Methods among Women Residing in Peri-Urban Area of Bangalore City

Jagadish S  Devaru; Bushra  Jabeen; M Puttaswmy

doi:10.5455/njcm.20190807124747

Authors

Jagadish S Devaru Dept of community medicine, Dr B R Ambedkar Medical college & hospital, Bangalore
Bushra Jabeen Dept of community medicine, Karna-taka institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi
M Puttaswmy Dept of community medicine, Dr B R Ambedkar medical college and hospi-tal, Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/njcm.20190807124747

Keywords:

Contraception, Rurak, Knowledge, attitude, family planning

Abstract

Introduction: India is currently facing problems with pre-fix of ‘P’. They are “population explosion”, poverty, and pollution. Population explosion is directly perpetuating the other two problems. Family planning is the only safest and cost effective strategies to have impact on health of women. In many studies it was found that though people were aware of contraceptives but its usage was limited. To know the various factors influencing usage of family planning methods this study was conducted. The study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of various family planning methods.

Methodology: Cross–sectional study conducted by face to face interview of selected women using a questionnaire.

Results: Total of 80% of women were aware that family planning is about limitation of births but, 208 (64.8%) women had ever used contraceptive. And 22 (10.58%) of them have faced minor complications, which has either self-resolved or on medication. The most common reason for not using contraceptive was being uncomfortable (81.42%) to use them.

Conclusions: Women had good knowledge regarding contraceptives, but most of the women followed methods suggested by their elders. Advertisement regarding newer methods has to be strengthened.

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