To Investigate The Use Of Various Contraceptive Techniques And User Satisfaction In OPD

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Abstract

Objective: to learn how many contraceptive techniques are used and how satisfied users are with them. Need must be aware of the adverse consequences of the most popular forms of contraception.

Methods: The cross-sectional research was carried out at the family planning outpatient departments of the three biggest hospitals in Peshawar: Hayatabad Medical Complex, Lady Reading Hospital, and Khyber Teaching Hospital. Our trial lasted for almost four months. A total of 140 individuals, both male and female, had their satisfaction with OPDs at the various hospitals indicated above, as well as their usage of various methods of contraception, evaluated. Then, 140 respondents were chosen using a straightforward random sample procedure, and data was gathered using a semi-structured questionnaire.

Results: According to our findings, 26% of participants used pills, 8% used condoms, 17% used IUDs, 12% used implants, 9% utilized natural methods, 18% used injections, and 10% used permanent techniques as a means of birth control. Of the respondents, 129 (or 92%) were pleased with their form of contraception, whereas 11 (or 8%) were not. Weight gain was the most often reported adverse effect, accounting for 42% of the participants’ complaints.

Conclusion: Though it is now practised nationwide, family planning has become more prevalent in rural regions. Campaigns to raise awareness must be expanded and increased. Users generally expressed satisfaction with the personnel and services of family planning facilities.