A Study to assess the Knowledge,Attitude and practice of contraception among women in a urban slum of District Srinagar,Jammu and Kashmir

Dr Yangchen Doma; Dr Syed Gazala Nazki

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2016

A Study to assess the Knowledge,Attitude and practice of contraception among women in a urban slum of District Srinagar,Jammu and Kashmir

Dr Yangchen Doma, Dr Syed Gazala Nazki

Abstract :

The study has been done with the objective to assess the knowledge,attitude and practice among women of reproductive age group . A cross sectional study was conducted in urban slum of Aabidal area of block Hazratbal of district Srinagar . The study was done for a period of two months from September to October 2012 . Interview was conducted using pretested semi– structured questionnaire. The respondent included 200 married women in the reproductive age group of 15–49 years. Data was analyzed using SPSS and expressed in percentages. Mean age of the women was 32.4 years with standard deviation of 5.96 . 91% had ever heard about contraception. Most (53 %) of them had an idea that contraception limit family size while only 2% knew both the advantages. Majority ( 56%) were using contraception for spacing purpose among current user. 36% were using contraception for atleast 6 months to one year. The common method known were natural method (40%) and female sterilization. 54% were non user and 22.5 % had ever used contraception. Reason for discontinuation was desire for more children(36%) and fear of side effects (32%).30% were desirous of using contraception in future among non– user .Regarding attitude, 46% approve of using contraception and 75% felt that couples should know about family planning. Most of them(74.5% ) favour natural method as the best method to prevent pregnancy.