Inventi Rapid: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Inventi:hrog/45117/22

A Cross Sectional Survey on Oral Contraceptive Use among Married Women in North Karnataka

Oral Contraceptives are most widely used method of contraception because of their accessibility and reversibility. The prevalence of contraceptive use is increasing world-wide and in many countries more than 75% of couples use effective methods. Existing methods of contraception are not perfect, however and their acceptability is limited by side effects and inconvenience. To asses knowledge, attitude and practice towards oral contraception among married woman of reproductive age group. A prospective observational questionnaire-based study was conducted in tertiary care teaching hospital. Data were collected from married women of reproductive age visiting outpatient departments, pharmacy, laboratory and bystanders of inpatients. A total of 280 filled questionnaires were evaluated using descriptive statistics. Out of 280 women, the mean age of the study group was 35.2. Out of all the participants, 67.8% chose OCP for contraception as advised by the gynaecologist. Seventy-Seven percent has received instruction from physician on how to use OCPs. More than half of the respondents (80%) do not read instructions on package insert. Almost 57% of participants have responded that they were not sure of knowledge perceived about OCP of the total participants. The study reveals good knowledge and favourable attitude of rural women towards contraception. Contraception knowledge was influenced by health personnel efforts. Improvement in education regarding spacing methods will improve the prevalence of practicing contraception as a spacing method too, not just a terminal method....