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041			_aEnglish
100			_a Nyagwegwe Chaulo Wango _922726 _d[Male] _eCUHAS/MPH/6000132/T/16
245			_aUnderstanding Perceived Usefulness of Contraceptives Among Married Individuals in Rorya District.
260			_aMwanza, Tanzania: _bCatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] : _c2018
300			_a xii; 54 Pages
300			_aIncludes References and Appendices
520			_aAbstract: Background: The growing use of contraception methods around the world has given couples the possibility to choose the number and spacing of their children. Despite the impressive gains, contraceptive use is still low while the need for contraception is high in some of the world’s poorest and most populous places. Little is known on the factors contributing to low level of utilization of contraceptives in Rorya district, particularly among married individuals where the prevalence of contraceptive use was found to be only 28%. Therefore, this study aimed at understanding perceived usefulness of contraceptive methods among couple in Rorya district. Methods: A qualitative design with a phenomenological approach was used. Six Focus Group Discussion and 6 In-depth Interview was conducted among married individuals as the key informants to understand on the perception on use of contraceptive in Rorya District. Results: Respondents reported factors such as reducing pregnancies, health management, polygamy practices, community perception, and accessibility of contraceptive methods, Confidentiality, Misconception about Family Planning (Myth), and Attitude on sexual reproductive health, Religious beliefs, Accessibilities of Family Planning supplies and Partners consent. Conclusion: The communities have been made to believe negatively towards the contraceptive use especially on the myths. People perceive contraceptive as the barriers which continues to increase the fertility rate. However, as unmet needs is still increasing in Rorya district, there should be interventions.
600			_xPublic Health _930696
700			_aNamanya Basinda _919697
700			_aDenna Michael Mkwashapi _948461
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