A STUDY OF USAGE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP

ABSTRACT

Family planning is very important for population stabilization. It also helps to improve the reproductive health of women. Public health development is affected by utilization of family planning methods. Family planning affects the socio economic condition of the country. The objective of the study is to understand the usage of contraceptive among women staying in urban slums. It was observed that women still have reservations in adopting contraceptive methods. The overall use of different contraceptive is very poor. There is need to create awareness about family planning methods through health education and motivate people regarding contraceptive use