Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study
Background: Women’s health and well-being are intricately linked to family planning services, yet obstacles remain in the effective use of contraceptives despite widespread awareness. Aims and Objectives: The primary goals are to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding contrace...
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| description | Background: Women’s health and well-being are intricately linked to family planning services, yet obstacles remain in the effective use of contraceptives despite widespread awareness.
Aims and Objectives: The primary goals are to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding contraceptive methods, identify factors influencing both preferences and non-use, and assess user satisfaction with these methods.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from 2018 to 2019 at the Post-partum Center of a tertiary care institute, involving 238 literate women aged 18–45 years. Data were gathered through a pre-tested questionnaire that focused on sociodemographic characteristics, contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, preferences, and satisfaction levels. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test.
Results: Most participants (74%) were aged between 21 and 30, and 55% came from rural areas. Awareness of contraceptive methods was high (92%), with condoms, pills, and intrauterine contraceptive devices being the most commonly known and used methods. Television (21.8%) and healthcare professionals (20.2%) served as major sources of information. While 33% of participants reported high satisfaction with their contraceptive methods, dissatisfaction was common, particularly due to side effects, such as excessive bleeding (34%) and irregular menstruation (30%). Significant relationships were found between education, occupation, family size, and contraceptive knowledge and attitudes (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Although awareness of contraceptive methods is high, barriers to effective access and use remain. Enhancing education, accessibility, and counseling services is essential to improving contraceptive use and satisfaction among patients visiting post-partum centers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eaef83bdb58d4fe1b3004e36c3c2a4cd2025-08-20T02:57:40ZengManipal College of Medical Sciences, PokharaAsian Journal of Medical Sciences2467-91002091-05762025-01-011613136https://doi.org/10.71152/ajms.v16i1.4322Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional studyLatika 0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5348-7584Himanshi Sidana 1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4357-0962Pushpa Dahiya 2https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0099-2203Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. B.D.S. PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. B.D.S. PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India Senior Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. B.D.S. PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, IndiaBackground: Women’s health and well-being are intricately linked to family planning services, yet obstacles remain in the effective use of contraceptives despite widespread awareness. Aims and Objectives: The primary goals are to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding contraceptive methods, identify factors influencing both preferences and non-use, and assess user satisfaction with these methods. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from 2018 to 2019 at the Post-partum Center of a tertiary care institute, involving 238 literate women aged 18–45 years. Data were gathered through a pre-tested questionnaire that focused on sociodemographic characteristics, contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, preferences, and satisfaction levels. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test. Results: Most participants (74%) were aged between 21 and 30, and 55% came from rural areas. Awareness of contraceptive methods was high (92%), with condoms, pills, and intrauterine contraceptive devices being the most commonly known and used methods. Television (21.8%) and healthcare professionals (20.2%) served as major sources of information. While 33% of participants reported high satisfaction with their contraceptive methods, dissatisfaction was common, particularly due to side effects, such as excessive bleeding (34%) and irregular menstruation (30%). Significant relationships were found between education, occupation, family size, and contraceptive knowledge and attitudes (P<0.05). Conclusion: Although awareness of contraceptive methods is high, barriers to effective access and use remain. Enhancing education, accessibility, and counseling services is essential to improving contraceptive use and satisfaction among patients visiting post-partum centers.https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4322contraceptive methods; family planning; contraceptive satisfaction; contraceptive preferences |
| spellingShingle | Latika Himanshi Sidana Pushpa Dahiya Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study Asian Journal of Medical Sciences contraceptive methods; family planning; contraceptive satisfaction; contraceptive preferences |
| title | Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post-partum center: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | determinants of contraceptive method preferences and satisfaction among patients visiting to a post partum center a cross sectional study |
| topic | contraceptive methods; family planning; contraceptive satisfaction; contraceptive preferences |
| url | https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4322 |
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