A Study To Explore The Utilization Rate And Factors Affecting The Utilization Of Family Planning Methods Among Married Women- A Community Based Cross Sectional Study.

Abstract

The study was carried out to explore the utilization rate and factors influencing the utilization of different methods of family planning among married women. A descriptive survey research design was adopted to explore the utilization rates and factors influencing the utilization of family planning methods among women. The District and Block of the study was selected by block randomization method and a total of 1000 samples were selected by systematic sampling technique. A cross sectional survey was carried out from May to June 2018.  A structured interview questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and to explore the utilization rate and factors affecting the utilization of family planning methods. The study reported that 594 (59.4%) women are following different methods of family planning. 401 (40.1%) of women are not following any methods of family planning. Five (0.5%) women were not willing to expose their family planning related details. Of the samples, 19.3% women are following temporary family planning methods and 40.1% women are following permanent family planning methods. Natural family planning methods are followed by 12.7 women. 3.8 % of women are using copper-T method, 0.5% of women are following barrier method, and 1.3% of women are following injectable contraceptive methods. The most common factor affecting the non-utilization of family planning methods are Poor knowledge regarding temporary family planning methods and fear of complication. The authors also found that some husbands are not willing to follow any method of contraception. Discomfort, poor satisfaction in sexual life, fear of health related issues, and family members’ involvement were considered to be the other factors affecting the utilization of family planning methods. Health seeking behavior of women while utilizing copper-T and oral pills was poor.