Contraceptive Practice of Married Women: Experience from a Rural Community of Bangladesh

Authors

  • Md. Atiqur Rahman Dept. of Community Medicine, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka
  • M Rahman Dept. of Community Medicine, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka.
  • M R Siddiqui Dept. of Medicine, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka.
  • J A Zaman Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v15i1.19852

Keywords:

Contraception, Reproductive age, Total fertility rate

Abstract

Background: Bangladesh is a country having high density of population in the world. Its fertility rate ranges from 4.1 to 5.49. This study was conducted to investigate socio-demographic characteristics, type of used contraceptive method, reasons for non use of contraceptive methods and also the side effects due to use of contraceptive method among the married women in some villages of Keranigonj Upazila, Dhaka.

Material and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional survey was carried out among 240 married women of reproductive age from July to December, 2012 in some villages of Keranigonj, Upazila, Dhaka.

Results: The mean age of the study population was 29±6.5 years with the mean age at marriage of 17.18±2.7 years. 73(31%) were practicing some methods of contraception, while 167 (69%) were not using it. OCP (Oral Contraceptive Pill) was the commonest method of contraception followed by Condoms 12(5%), Injectable 12(5%), Implant 12(5%) & Tubectomy 6(3%). None was found using IUCD and Traditional method ( withdrawal, rhythm method ) and emergency contraceptive method. The use of contraceptives were more common in grand multipara (p<0.01), >35 years old ladies (p<0.05). No statistical association was found between the use of contraceptive method and educational status of the respondents and their husband. Non users of contraceptives in this study were 167 (69%) and the major reasons for the non use were intention to have more children 53(31.46%) followed by pressure from the husband 21(12.35%), prohibition by the religion 18 (10.9%) and desire for son 17 (10.11%). Among the 73 contraceptive users 38 (52%) experienced side effects with the use of contraceptives. The commonest side effects were menstrual irregularities 17(23.8%) followed by change in body weight 8(11.19%).

Conclusion: Frequency of contraceptive use was found comparatively low among rural married women despite high level of awareness. Desire for larger family, religious concerns and fear of side effects were the main factors responsible for non users. Religious scholars must play their role in clarifying many aspects regarding contraceptives.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v15i1.19852

J Medicine 2014; 15: 9-13

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Author Biographies

Md. Atiqur Rahman, Dept. of Community Medicine, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka

Assistant professor of Community Medicine

M Rahman, Dept. of Community Medicine, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka.

Professor and Head of Community Medicine


M R Siddiqui, Dept. of Medicine, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka.

Assistant Professor of Medicine


J A Zaman, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka.

Emergency Medical Officer


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Published

2014-08-05

How to Cite

Rahman, M. A., Rahman, M., Siddiqui, M. R., & Zaman, J. A. (2014). Contraceptive Practice of Married Women: Experience from a Rural Community of Bangladesh. Journal of Medicine, 15(1), 09–13. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v15i1.19852

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2014)

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