To Study the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraception Among Antenatal Patient
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Globally family planning is promoted as a mechanism to address the reproductive needs of men and women as well as the crucial challenge of rapid population increase and timely knowledge is lacking during the initial years after marriage. Aims: to study the knowledge about various contraceptives, the prevalent attitude and practice of contraception, the influence of social factor affecting the contraceptive use and reasons for not adopting contraception. The cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Madhav Dispensary, Kamla Raja Hospital, G.R.M.C., Gwalior (M.P.). A self-maintained, structured questionnaire was used to conduct interviews only after obtaining informed consent 500 antenatal women of reproductive age group 15-49 yrs were interviewed. Result and conclusion: It suggest a significant knowledge- Application gap with regards to contraceptives usage. This gap can be filled by intensive awareness campaign. This can be brought about by facilitating access to more information education and communication with couple in reproductive age.
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Prof. Dr. Archana Maurya, Dr. Sangeeta Bankey
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