Prospective study of contraceptive knowledge among the patients seeking medical termination of pregnancy in 1st and 2nd trimester in a tertiary health care

• Published in: International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology Vol. 6; no. 10; p. 4567
• Main Authors: M., Sunanda K, S., Anitha G, M., Chaitra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 01.10.2017
• Subjects: Abortion; Beliefs, opinions and attitudes; Contraceptives; Health aspects; Patients; Women's health; India
• ISSN: 2320-1770; 2320-1789
• DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20174443

Background: A rapid population growth is a burden on the resources of many developing countries. Unregulated fertility, which contributes to such situations compromise the economic development and political stability. Methods: It was a prospective, observational study over a period of 12 months at Vani Vilas hospital, attached to Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. All patients seeking medical termination of pregnancy in I and II trimester in tertiary health care were evaluated for contraceptive knowledge. Results: Majority of the patients were from 25-30 years, educated, and had married life of 5 years, multipara, with no relationship with religion. The major reason for seeking termination of pregnancy was V i.e. failure of contraception. Intrauterine devices are the most popular method of contraception. There were various sources for knowledge. Conclusions: This study concludes that there is considerable level of knowledge and awareness about contraception in the above studied women but actual practice of those methods is low. Keywords: Contraception, Knowledge, MTP