This paper is published in Volume-7, Issue-6, 2022
Area
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Author
Dr. Sonali Singh, Dr. Shalini Sharma, Dr Ambuj Shandil, Dr. Aabha Sharma
Org/Univ
M.S. (OBG) Medical Officer, CHC Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Pub. Date
03 January, 2022
Paper ID
V7I6-1425
Publisher
Keywords
Contraception, Family Planning

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Dr. Sonali Singh, Dr. Shalini Sharma, Dr Ambuj Shandil, Dr. Aabha Sharma. Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding contraception among reproductive-age females of Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Dr. Sonali Singh, Dr. Shalini Sharma, Dr Ambuj Shandil, Dr. Aabha Sharma (2022). Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding contraception among reproductive-age females of Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 7(6) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Dr. Sonali Singh, Dr. Shalini Sharma, Dr Ambuj Shandil, Dr. Aabha Sharma. "Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding contraception among reproductive-age females of Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 7.6 (2022). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Objective To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of contraception among reproductive-age females of Mashobra Block. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted during the month of December 2021 to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of contraception among 230 reproductive-age females visiting the outpatient department in Community Health Center Mashobra, Shimla. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Results The study showed that 94.7% of the reproductive age females had heard about contraceptives, and 83.5% knew about the source of availability of contraceptives. 58% of females had gained information about family planning and contraception from health personnel, 27% from friends, 13% from media, and 1.7% from newspapers. 90males knew about male condoms, but only 50% had knowledge about contraceptive pills. Among the permanent methods, female sterilization was more widely known (56%) than male sterilization (28%). 78% of females thought that contraceptive use was beneficial, but 22% thought otherwise. Only 69% of females were presently using contraception or willing to use some contraceptive method in the future. The most common methods of contraception used by females of reproductive age were condoms (40%) by the male partner. Around 14% of females had undergone sterilization. Conclusion The study highlights the need for continuing education about sexuality and contraception. Health personnel, especially ASHA workers, have played a pivotal role in spreading awareness and can thus be used for motivating eligible couples to adopt family planning methods and use of contraception.