[ qualitative research on the reasons for tendency toward using the Indian T [Pregnan] intrauterine device in Badr health center]

ABSTRACT

Elective expulsion is a complication of intrauterine devices [IUDs] that decreases the efficacy and using of IUDs. In this qualitative study, the tendency of 15-45 year fertile women towards using Indian T IUD [Pregnan] in Badr health center was evaluated. Three focus groups discussions [FGD] with women and four individual in-depth interviews [IDI] with health care providers and obstetricians were done. Focus group discussions showed that women were quiet familiar with contraceptive methods and IUD was accepted as a safe and easy method. Bleeding, spotting, infection and back pain were the most important complications. In the group that had chosen elective expulsion of IUD, the main complications were bleeding, spotting and less infection. According to individual in-depth interviews results, elective expulsion and complications of this type of IUD were more than earlier IUDs. It is recommended that the selection and insertion of IUDs should be done with utmost care. Furthermore, more qualitative and quantitative researches need to be conducted to compare the different IUDs on the market to be able to recommend the most suitable ones to women. It is thought these and other related actions that the best family planning policies can be adopted and programs implemented in the country