Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-6 | Issue-10 | 362-368
Original Research Article
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice Regarding the Contraceptive Methods among Married Couple Attending at Mother and Child Welfare Center, Bogura, Bangladesh
Md. Badsha Miah, Mst. Nazmun Nahar Mukta, Mst. Khursheda Akter, Mst. Firoja Khatun, Mst. Rowson Ara, Sumaya Akter, Arjina Akter, Azifa Khatun, Baby Jaman
Published : Oct. 25, 2023
Abstract
Background: The contraceptive method is essential in promoting maternal and child health. It improves health through adequate birth spacing, avoiding pregnancy at high-risk maternal ages, and high parity. It is often used as a synonym for birth control, however. Objective: The aim was to assess the level of Knowledge and Practice Regarding Contraceptive Methods among married couples attending at Mother and Child welfare center in Bogura. Methodology: This is a descriptive type of cross-sectional study design that was used, and a 120 sample size that was a purposive sampling technique followed by those who meet the inclusion criteria to assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Contraceptive Methods among married couples. The instruments for data collection were a semi-structured questionnaire and a self-report method composed of three parts: Demographic variables, knowledge, and practice-based information on Contraceptive Methods. Results: The present study's findings revealed that the majority of the 59% were within <25 years, 90% were Muslim, and 85% were housewives. Regard the knowledge revealed that the average low level regarding the use of contraceptive methods among married couples. It is expected that the study will provide a better understanding of the uses of contraceptive methods. Conclusion: This can be achieved by providing educational and motivational activities and improvement in family planning services needed to promote contraceptive methods. The present study concluded that a significant proportion of respondents have a low level of knowledge and practice regarding contraceptive methods.