Effect of employment of women on their attitude and practicing of family planning methods

ABSTRACT

A case control study was designed to study the effects of employment of women on their practicing family planning [F.P] Methods. A479 women [238 working and 241 non working] were chosen from urban and rural areas of Elminya Governorate, It was proved that 58% of working and 40% of non-working women were practicing F.P. methods [P < 0.01]. Pills were the most common method used, the percentages were 29.3% and 26.9% among working and non-working women respectively, followed by I.U.Ds of 14% and 8.8% among working and non-working women respectively. This was reflected on the mean birth interval of the two groups where the mean in working women. was 2.17+1.1 Years and 1.59 +/- 1 years in non working women. F.P. methods were proportionately increased with the increased level of education where 36.1% of illiterate versus 59.3% of University level were F.P. users, the difference was significant [P < 0.001]. Work of the mother affect positively income of the family and both work and income affect positively the using of F.P. methods: