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1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany.
Objective:
To determine the acceptance of contraceptives among cesarean section patients in a West African traditional environment.
Method:
Eighty-three cesarean section patients of a regional hospital in Burkina Faso were interviewed at their homes as to their attitudes towards family planning.
Result:
In collaboration with local midwives, contraception for 2 years had been recommended to the patients. Only one woman had been using contraceptives before. After cesarean, 46 women used contraceptives and 13 had undergone tubal ligature. Contraceptive users had their next pregnancy on average 10 months later than women not practicing contraception. Patients showed a strong interest to limit their family size. None of the women desired more than 5 children.
Conclusion:
Correct promotion provided, cesarean section patients in a traditional environment accept contraceptives and are interested in family planning.
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