Counselling and Knowledge About Contraceptive Methods Among Married Women
Author Information
Author(s): Topsever Pınar, Filiz Müge, Aladağ Nihal, Topallı Ruşen, Ciğerli Özlem, Görpelioğlu Süleyman
Primary Institution: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
Hypothesis
Counselling and being counselled by a physician are significantly associated with correct knowledge about contraceptive mode of action among women using modern contraceptive methods.
Conclusion
Counselling improves knowledge about the mode of action of more complicated contraceptive methods, indicating a need to promote family planning counselling services.
Supporting Evidence
- 49.0% of women reported receiving counselling about contraceptive methods.
- 39.3% of women had correct knowledge about the mode of action of their contraceptive method.
- Higher educated women were more likely to know the mode of action of their contraceptive method.
Takeaway
This study found that many married women don't know how their contraceptives work, but getting counselling can help them understand better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using stratified random sampling and face-to-face interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported knowledge and the professional background of the counsellors.
Limitations
The study was limited to two primary health care centres and may not represent all married women using contraceptives.
Participant Demographics
Participants were married women of reproductive age, mostly with secondary education or higher.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.45 to 0.96
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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