Knowledge, attitude and practice study on immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device method of family planning

Authors

  • Nidhi Gupta Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Istitute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
  • Renuka Sinha Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rama Medical College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
  • Abha Mangal Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173357

Keywords:

Family planning, Post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device, Antenatal, Postpartum

Abstract

Background: The objectives of the study were to assess knowledge, attitude and practice in post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device method of family planning and to know about willingness for post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) when knowledge is provided for the same.

Methods: This is a cross sectional observational study including 1200 patients of immediate post-partum period (<48 hrs of delivery), delivered at Safdarjung hospital. Women were evaluated with the help of a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire.

Results: Out of 1200 women 864 (72%) were aware of some family planning method but only 672 (56%) had used some family planning method in the past. 108 (9%) women had knowledge regarding Post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD). Among these, 72 (6%) women opted for PPIUCD. After knowledge regarding PPIUCD had been given, 80 more women adopted this as a method of contraception. So total 152 (12.67%) opted PPIUCD.

Conclusions: This study highlights that awareness and knowledge does not always lead to use of contraceptives. A lot of educational and motivational activities are needed.

Author Biography

Nidhi Gupta, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Istitute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi

Asst prof, OBG, HAHC & HIMSR

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2017-07-22

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Gupta, N., Sinha, R., & Mangal, A. (2017). Knowledge, attitude and practice study on immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device method of family planning. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 4(8), 2981–2984. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173357

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