Barriers to adoption of family planning among women in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
African Journal of Reproductive Health
; 15(1): 69-78, 2011. tab
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ABSTRACT
The objectives of this survey were to identify women's level of KAP toward FP; identify possible barriers to using FP; determine pregnancy spacing pattern; and ascertain the level of FP promotion by health workers. This was a 2-weeks cross-sectional survey at all maternity units in Butembo of post-partum women. 572 women were interviewed. FP knowledge was high (76%), perception good (80%). Majority used traditional methods (65%), mostly Calendar method (72%). Barriers to using modern FP included lack of knowledge, fear of side effects, religious considerations and husband opposition. Unmet need for spacing and limiting was high (21 & 31%).For majority (56%), pregnancy spacing met WHO's Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy recommendations. Promotion of FP was poor (42%). Training of health workers, advocating modern contraception, improving FP services in all public health facilities and promoting FP on each contact of women is highly recommended in this city (Afr J Reprod Health 2011; 15[1] 69-77)
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Main subject:
Women
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Birth Intervals
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Postpartum Period
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Family Planning Services
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Hospitals
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
African Journal of Reproductive Health
Year:
2011
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Article