Rashid, Salha. N  CUHAS/MD/4000910/T/12 <br/><br/>
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Artificial Contraceptive Methods Among Women of Reproductive Age in Babati District, August 2016 

 - Mwanza, Tanzania:   Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] :     ©2017 
 - ix; 33 Pages  Includes References  
<br/><br/> Abstract: <br/><br/>A community based descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among women of reproductive age in Babati district with the aim of determining knowledge, attitude and practices on artificial contraceptive methods. <br/><br/>207 women were interviewed, median age was 29 years, median parity was two. Majority were married, Moslems and had primary education. <br/><br/>Their knowledge was found to be high. About (85.0%) were using artificial contraceptives; three methods were preferred pills (37.7%), injectable (30.4%), and condoms (21.7%). <br/><br/>Most of them used artificial contraceptives for spacing childbearing. Majority were not using them fearing their side effect and potential health hazards. <br/><br/>About (47.2%) of their partners discouraged the use of artificial contraceptives while (52.7%) encouraged to use. <br/><br/><br/> 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label>--Obstetrics and Gynecology