Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Artificial Contraceptive Methods Among Women of Reproductive Age in Tabora District, August to September 2011
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TextPublisher number: Phone: +255 28 298 3384 Fax: +255 28 298 3386 Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania : Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] : ©16.08.2012Description: 18 Pages; Includes References and AppendicesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
A community based descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among women of reproductive age in Tabora district with the aim of determining knowledge, attitude and practices on artificial contraceptive methods.
212 women were interviewed, median age was 28 years, and median parity was two. Majority were married, Moslems and had primary education.
Their knowledge was found to be high. About 34.9% were using artificial contraceptives; three methods were preferred – pills injectable equally (48.6%) and condoms (2.7%).
Most of them used artificial contraceptives for spacing childbearing. Majority were not using them fearing their side effects and potential health hazards.
About 35.4% of their partners discouraged the use of artificial contraceptives while 26.4% encouraged them to use
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| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | UD0149 |
Abstract:
A community based descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among women of reproductive age in Tabora district with the aim of determining knowledge, attitude and practices on artificial contraceptive methods.
212 women were interviewed, median age was 28 years, and median parity was two. Majority were married, Moslems and had primary education.
Their knowledge was found to be high. About 34.9% were using artificial contraceptives; three methods were preferred – pills injectable equally (48.6%) and condoms (2.7%).
Most of them used artificial contraceptives for spacing childbearing. Majority were not using them fearing their side effects and potential health hazards.
About 35.4% of their partners discouraged the use of artificial contraceptives while 26.4% encouraged them to use
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