ABSTRACT
Background: Bach Thong, a mountainous district has large terrain withouta local district hospital. The commune health stations are newly built or upgraded and with added equipments, however this still does not reach national standards. The knowledge and practices in reproductive health care and population planning for families are still inadequate. Objectives: To discover various factors related to the reproductive health of women from 15 to 49 years old in Bach Thong district, Bac Kan province. Subjects and method: A descriptive, cross sectional study assesses the situation of knowledge and practice on the reproductive health of 15-49 age women at Bach Thong district, Bac Kan province in March, 2006. Results:Mass media were related to the context of pregnancy examinations, behavior of short interval of between births, having numerous children for women in the researched area. Women literacy level was related to awareness on negative affects of giving birth to over 3 children and at a young age. Household's income was related to the options of birth control method. Conclusion: It is recommended that the authorities, health service offices, population-family and children sectors need to enhance the primary health care as well as health care for women.