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Knowledge and practice of family planning methods among the married women of reproductive age group attending SOS hospital in Mogadishu Somalia

Year 2022, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 62 - 68, 30.08.2022
https://doi.org/10.56150/tjhsl.883663

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, and practice on family planning among the married women of reproductive age group attending At SOS Hospital Mogadishu Somalia. Methodology: It was descriptive, cross-sectional and facility -based study in SOS hospital in Mogadishu-Somalia State during six months (November 2017 – April 2018). A total of 150 women of child bearing age were interviewed regarding their awareness and practices of contraception. Results: The mean ± SD of age was 30.7 ± 7.2 years. The minority of women (40.0%) heard and had knowledge about family planning, while (60.0%) said did not know anything about family planning. Sixty five women (43.3%) practiced family planning, while eight five women (56.7%) did not. Conclusion: The present study concludes that a significant proportion of respondents have poor knowledge about family planning. And practice of contraception and compliance is low.

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Daffodil International University

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thanks with Haw Abdi Ali

References

  • Reference 1 World Health Organization. Standards for maternal and neonatal care. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2006.
  • Reference 2 Central Statistical Agency. Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 key indicators report. Addis Ababa and Maryland, Ethiopia; 2016.
Year 2022, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 62 - 68, 30.08.2022
https://doi.org/10.56150/tjhsl.883663

Abstract

References

  • Reference 1 World Health Organization. Standards for maternal and neonatal care. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2006.
  • Reference 2 Central Statistical Agency. Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 key indicators report. Addis Ababa and Maryland, Ethiopia; 2016.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Abdıkadır Ahmed Omar 0000-0002-3035-3670

Deka Abdirisak This is me

Publication Date August 30, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2022 Volume: 5 Issue: 2

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APA Ahmed Omar, A., & Abdirisak, D. (2022). Knowledge and practice of family planning methods among the married women of reproductive age group attending SOS hospital in Mogadishu Somalia. Turkish Journal of Health Science and Life, 5(2), 62-68. https://doi.org/10.56150/tjhsl.883663