Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders: Current Research
Open Access

Factors influencing choice and discontinuation of temporary contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Western Development Region, Nepal

2^nd International Conference on Reproductive Health

December 01-02, 2016 San Antonio, USA

Padam Kanta Dahal

KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Nepal

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Reprod Syst Sex Disord

Abstract :

Background: Family planning programs have been in existence in the developing world for several decades and best suit to the fertile couples. Methods: This was cross sectional descriptive study. Total 1093 women of reproductive age group were taken as sample population. Results: 96% of respondents have been using any type of temporary contraceptive method. Acceptance percentage of the respondents for Norplant, Coper-T and pills was found minimum than for Depo (68%). The side effects of Depo-Provera were reported by maximum (70.8%). Due to menstrual problem (41%), pain/body ache (15%), obesity (12%), infection (11%) and weakness (8%) the maximum methods of contraception were shifted. Side effects (27.2%), planned for the next pregnancy (8.9%), not availability (3.8%) and not needed (3.1%) the methods of contraception were reasons for discontinuation. Conclusion: For continuation there is needed of more efforts in modern contraceptive method�s promotion and education to improve knowledge in Nepalese.

Biography :

Email: padamdahal1@gmail.com