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Profile of intrauterine contraceptive device acceptors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
Abasiattai, A. M; Bassey, E. A; Udoma, E. J.
  • Abasiattai, A. M; s.af
  • Bassey, E. A; s.af
  • Udoma, E. J; s.af
Ann. afr. med ; 7(1): 1-5, 2008. tab
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1258967
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Background:

Use of modern contraceptive methods has been shown to reduce unwanted pregnancy; high parity and maternal mortality. Intrauterine contraceptive devices which are among the safest and most effective reversible contraceptives available; are particularly suitable for women in developing countries as they are affordable; convenient to use; do not require re-supply visits and are very cost-effective. The aim of this study is to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of intrauterine contraceptive device acceptors; the pattern of insertions and complications at the University of Uyo Teaching hospital; Uyo.

Method:

The record cards of all clients who had intrauterine contra- ceptive device inserted at the family planning clinic over a six-year period were reviewed.

Results:

During the study period; there were 852 new contraceptive acceptors out of which 39.7accepted the intrauterine contraceptive device. The modal age group of the clients was 25-29 years (32.5). Acceptance of intrauterine contraceptive device was most common among multiparous clients (65.1). Majority of the acceptors were married (90.0); Christians (98.8) and 72.8had at least secondary school education. Clinic personnel (65.7) and friends/relatives (21.3) were the most common sources of information on contraception. Most (93.5) of the clients had their intrauterine contraceptive devices inserted within 7 days of menstruation. Lower abdominal pain (5.5) and vulval/vaginal itching (5.3) were the most common complications.

Conclusion:

The acceptors of intrauterine contraceptive devices in our center were young; multiparous and educated women. Increasing mass media involvement in the dissemination of accurate information about intrauterine contraceptive devices to the general populace; the introduction of postpartum and post-abortal intrauterine contraceptive device insertions and the encouragement of our grandmultiparous women to accept intrauterine contraceptive device would lead to an increase in its acceptance and use
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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Family Planning Services / Hospitals, Teaching / Intrauterine Devices / Nigeria Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Ann. afr. med Year: 2008 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Family Planning Services / Hospitals, Teaching / Intrauterine Devices / Nigeria Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Ann. afr. med Year: 2008 Type: Article