Knowledge and Apprehensions of males towards Non scalpel vasectomy :A Hospital Based Study

Dr Meenu Kalia; Dr Ruchi Chaturvedi; Dr N K Goel; Shreyak Sharma

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Knowledge and Apprehensions of males towards Non scalpel vasectomy :A Hospital Based Study

Dr Meenu Kalia, Dr Ruchi Chaturvedi, Dr N K Goel, Shreyak Sharma

Abstract :

Background : Non–scalpel vasectomy(NSV) is a highly efficient modern method of family planning, involving a small puncture, without incision or stitches. It is a safe and easy method of contraception, with minimal surgical risk .Despite its safety and promise, NSV has failed to achieve its goals. Methodology : The present cross sectional study was carried at Urban Health Training Centre, Community Medicine Department ,Government Medical College , Chandigarh, India. Couples who presented to the centre for family planning counseling during celeation of world population Day 2016 were included in the study Aim: 1. To assess the knowledge and apprehensions of the male population regarding NSV & their preferred family planning choices. Results 50% of the males were unaware about the fact that NSV is performed with out incision and can be done in single visit only . Only 1/3^rd males were in favour of permanent sterilization once their family is complete .Maximum males (65.7% ) were in favour of tubectomy as compared to vasectomy (26.9%). Conclusion : Misconceptions about NSV are major barrier in increasing participation of males in family planning .Sustained efforts required to idge the gap between male and female sterilization.