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Awareness and Knowledge of Contraception Among Parous Women and Contraceptive Usage by Them

AUTHOR(s) : Deka Nabanita, Sarma Anupal Kumar, Borthakur Shobhasmita
DOI No. : 01.2017-33684785

ABSTRACT :
Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of different contraceptive methods among parous women and contraceptive usage by them. Methods: In this study 240 parous women in the reproductive age groups were questioned as per a predesigned questionnaire after taking informed consent. These women were randomly picked up when they visited the hospital as attendants of patients. Results: We found awareness of contraception was 80% in our study, but amongst these women only 53% practiced contraception. Conclusion: Knowledge about the methods of contraception was encouraging but the actual practice of contraception was poor.

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