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Factors affecting the contraceptive choice in a developing country
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osmangazi University School of Medicine, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Summary
Higher education correlates with fewer children and greater use of effective contraception, including combined oral contraceptives and surgical sterilization, among women in a developing country.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Family Planning
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing contraceptive choice is crucial for effective family planning programs in developing nations.
- Contraceptive preferences can vary significantly based on socioeconomic and demographic factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing contraceptive method selection among women in a developing country.
- To compare contraceptive choices between women attending a university hospital versus a maternity hospital.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of demographic characteristics, education, income, and contraceptive history of 8078 women over two years.
- Data collected from a university hospital and a maternity hospital, analyzed using Student's t- and chi2-tests.
Main Results:
- Women in the university hospital setting had higher education levels, fewer pregnancies, and preferred combined oral contraceptives and surgical sterilization.
- Women in the maternity hospital setting had lower education levels and favored condoms and intrauterine devices.
- While age and income were similar, education and previous contraceptive use differed significantly between the two groups.
Conclusions:
- Higher education levels are associated with reduced pregnancies and a preference for more effective and irreversible contraceptive methods.
- Educational attainment appears to be a significant determinant of contraceptive choice, influencing the adoption of modern and long-term family planning solutions.