Contraceptive Choices among Women Attending the Fertility Research Unit of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital; Sokoto
Sahel medical journal (Print)
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16(3): 93-96, 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
One of the most sensitive and intimate decisions made by any individual or couple is that of fertility control . The knowledge of the factors which influence contraceptive choices may increase its acceptance and uptake. This study determines the choice and reason for contraception among new clients attending the Fertility Research Unit of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital; Sokoto. Materials andMethods:
In this prospective study a structured questionnaire was administered to 251 consecutive clients; who attended the Fertility Research Unit of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital; Sokoto between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2008.Results:
Most (58.2) of the clients were between 21 and 30 years of age. Many (42.6) were grand multipara. Majority (76.9) of the clients were married. The main source of ) was the physicians. Child spacing (87.7knowledge of contraception and referral (45.8) was the most common reason given for contraceptive use. Majority (55.8) of the clients chose Implanon and the least preferred method of contraception was the condom (2.0).Conclusion:
Our data shows that the most commonly chosen contraceptive method in the study population was the Implanon. Child spacing was the main reason for seeking family planning while the source of contraceptive knowledge was the physicians
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Teaching
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Contraceptive Agents
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Contraceptive Devices
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Family Planning Services
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Hospitals
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Sahel medical journal (Print)
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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