KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ABOUT CONTRACEPTIVE AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP FEMALES IN BIKANER, RAJASTHAN

Abstract

Background- India is the second most populous country in the world having a rapidly growing population which is currently increasing at the rate of 16 million each year. Uncontrolled population growth is recognised as the single most important impediment to national development.

Methods- A cross sectional study was conducted on females between 15-45 years served as inclusion criteria, while unmarried females were excluded. The women interviewed were informed of the study and consent was taken.

Results- A total of 100 married females of reproductive age were enrolled in the study. The study shows, mean age of respondent was 29.2 ± 8.6years. Out of 100 women, 62 (62.00%) had knowledge about family planning. 62.00% respondent thought that contraceptives were used to prevent pregnancy and about 13.00% thought that they could be used to prevent infections like AIDS. Only 9.00% thought that they could be used to control birth interval.

Conclusions- Effort should be made to educate the public about the safety and convenience of modern, long term, reversible methods of contraception among both in health care professional and public.

Keyword: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Contraception