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CONTRACEPTION MYTHS IN WOMEN ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.

Authors :
CHANNA, SHEHLA
LUBNA, SHAHZADI
KHURSHEED, FARKHUNDA
SHAIKH, RAHEELA BILAL
NASIR, TABASSUM
Source :
Medical Channel. Apr-Jun2013, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p36-39. 4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Background: Throughout history, regardless of their culture, women have tried to avoid unwanted pregnancies by using more or less reliable method however most cultures have certain myths based upon rumors without any medical or scientific proof, which are often linked to taboos. Material and Methods: This was an observational study which was carried out over the duration of 4 weeks i.e. from 30th September 2011 to 28th October 2011 at Outpatient department of Civil Hospital Hyderabad. Total numbers of participants were 280. All the married women of reproductive age group were included in the study and those who are single and who are already practicing oral contraceptive pills were excluded from the study. Results: The majority of women were between the age group of 15-29 years(50.7%) while 49.2% of the sample was between the age group of 30-45 years. Among 280 women, 176(62.8%) were educated and 104(37.1%) were illiterate. Majority of educated women (103) got secondary education. 46 women received primary education while only 27 women were graduated. 144(81%) educated women and 100(96%) uneducated women believes in misperceptions about OCPs.160(57.1%) women belong to urban while 120(42.8%) women belong to rural areas. Conclusion: We should educate and empower women to make informed choices about their reproductive health, and reaffirm our shared values: healthy women, healthy families, and a healthy environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16815491
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Medical Channel
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100344983