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Factors affecting contraceptive use and behavior in Kocaeli, Turkey
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Turkey.
Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
|January 6, 2001
Summary
Contraceptive use in Turkey is influenced by education and family approval. Increasing female education and spousal involvement in family planning significantly boosts method adoption.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Contraceptive use and its determinants are critical for reproductive health and family planning.
- Understanding sociodemographic factors influencing contraceptive behavior is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate contraceptive use patterns and identify key determinants among women in Kocaeli, Turkey.
- To explore the role of sociodemographic factors, including education and spousal involvement, in contraceptive decision-making.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 922 randomly selected, sexually active women of reproductive age.
- Data collected included information on contraceptive methods used and various sociodemographic characteristics.
- Statistical analysis identified factors significantly associated with contraceptive use.
Main Results:
- Knowledge of at least one contraceptive method was nearly universal.
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and withdrawal were the most frequently used methods.
- Higher education levels for both partners, number of children, nuclear family structure, and approval of family planning were significant predictors of contraceptive use.
- Husbands actively participated in discussions regarding family size and method choice, with some directly involved in using methods like withdrawal or condoms.
Conclusions:
- Increasing the educational attainment of both men and women is crucial for enhancing contraceptive use.
- The attitudes and involvement of husbands significantly influence women's contraceptive behavior, highlighting the need for couple-centered family planning programs.
- Improving women's status and promoting joint decision-making in family planning are vital for future increases in contraceptive uptake.
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