Knowledge, attitude and practice study on immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device method of family planning

Nidhi Gupta; Renuka Sinha; Abha Mangal

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173357

Authors

Nidhi Gupta Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Istitute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
Renuka Sinha Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rama Medical College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Abha Mangal Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173357

Keywords:

Family planning, Post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device, Antenatal, Postpartum

Abstract

Background: The objectives of the study were to assess knowledge, attitude and practice in post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device method of family planning and to know about willingness for post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) when knowledge is provided for the same.

Methods: This is a cross sectional observational study including 1200 patients of immediate post-partum period (<48 hrs of delivery), delivered at Safdarjung hospital. Women were evaluated with the help of a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire.

Results: Out of 1200 women 864 (72%) were aware of some family planning method but only 672 (56%) had used some family planning method in the past. 108 (9%) women had knowledge regarding Post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD). Among these, 72 (6%) women opted for PPIUCD. After knowledge regarding PPIUCD had been given, 80 more women adopted this as a method of contraception. So total 152 (12.67%) opted PPIUCD.

Conclusions: This study highlights that awareness and knowledge does not always lead to use of contraceptives. A lot of educational and motivational activities are needed.

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Author Biography

Nidhi Gupta, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Istitute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi

Asst prof, OBG, HAHC & HIMSR

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