KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG FEMALES OF CHILD BEARING AGE (15 TO 49 YEARS) ATTENDING GYNECOLOGY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AT ALLAMA IQBAL MEMORIAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, SIALKOT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.60127/Keywords:
Contraceptive, Child bearing age, GynaecologyAbstract
Objectives: To assess the Knowledge and practices of contraceptives among females of child bearing age (15-49 years) attending Gynaecology OPD.
Methods: A Cross-Sectional Study conducted at gynae OPD of Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot city
Results: A total of 100 participants responded to the questionnaire. Of the respondents, approximately half belonged to the age group of 31-40 years with a median age of 30 years. A total of 50 respondents had completed their matriculation. Most of the participants had about 3-6 children. About 64% of the respondents had a total income between Rs.50,000 and Rs.100,000.
Conclusion: A huge number of married women of reproductive age have some knowledge about family planning but the percentage of users is not as high.
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