Knowledge of women about using of family planning devices in Najaf province

Abstract EN

A ross-sectional study was carried out to identify the women's knowledge about using the modern family planning devices, in order to give her an opportunity for proper choice.

The study sample consisted of 120 women, using family planning devices.

Visiting interview format applied from March 1st to May 1st , 2008, to collect the data randomly.

The data analyzed through frequencies and percentages.

The main results of the study were the highest percentage (70%) of women who participated in the study using tablets; (32.5%) using Intra-Uterine Devices (IUD); (2.5%) using Condom.

The majority of users (32.5%) was between (30-40) years of age.

(55%) of women were primary school graduate.

The highest percentages were for using contraceptives to stop conceiving and economical factors; while the lowest percentage to consume breast feeding.

The majority of women stated that hormonal contraceptive was very active to prevent conception but it causes headache.

Women using IUD reveals it was expensive; and it did not cause bleeding.

It was not increased uterine contraction during the period; and had never been pregnant after fixation, but it interrupted coitus.

The side effect of IUD was for heavy and painful period.

The study recommended the necessity of giving comprehensive idea to women visiting family planning centers about family planning devices, in addition to the role of mass media to increase women's knowledge and to assist the family health.