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Family planning in Isparta, Turkey
1Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.
Journal of Biosocial Science
|January 9, 1999
Summary
Most married women in Isparta, Turkey, use contraception, with the IUD being most common. Many women also married young, highlighting the need for comprehensive family planning services.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Demography
- Public Health
Background:
- Family planning services are crucial for maternal and child health.
- Understanding contraceptive use and marriage age is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe family planning practices among married women in Isparta, Turkey.
- To identify the most common contraceptive methods used.
- To examine the prevalence of early marriage.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study involving 491 married women aged 15-49.
- Data collected from women attending the Family Planning Centre in Isparta.
Main Results:
- 84% of women reported using contraception.
- The Intrauterine Device (IUD) was the most frequently used method.
- Nearly half of the women married before the age of 18.
Conclusions:
- High contraceptive uptake in Isparta, with a preference for IUDs.
- Early marriage is prevalent, indicating a need for adolescent reproductive health education and support.