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Factors influencing contraceptive use in Tehran
F R Tehrani1, F K Farahani, M Hashemi
1National Research Centre for Reproductive Health (NRCRH), Deputy Ministry for Research Affairs, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
Family Practice
|March 27, 2001
Summary
Factors like age, education, and prior knowledge significantly influence contraceptive use among couples in Tehran. Strengthening family planning services and counseling is recommended to improve contraceptive uptake.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Demography
- Public Health
Background:
- Approximately 30% of couples do not use contraception despite reluctance to conceive.
- Factors influencing contraceptive use include health concerns, side effects, method failure, education, age, region, and number of children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing contraceptive use among couples in Tehran.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from a study on postpartum family planning consultation effectiveness.
- Inclusion of 4177 women of reproductive age with at least one child, who gave birth in Tehran hospitals.
- Utilized a questionnaire covering socio-demographics, fertility history, contraceptive knowledge, and past practices.
Main Results:
- Logistic regression identified age, women's education, husbands' education, and prior contraceptive familiarity as significant factors.
- These demographic and knowledge-based factors were most influential in contraceptive adoption.
Conclusions:
- Health policymakers should enhance family planning services.
- Providing appropriate counseling in family planning clinics is crucial for improving contraceptive use.