A cross-sectional study on factors contributing to low uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives among women of reproductive age attending Mukono general hospital, Mukono district.
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https://doi.org/10.71020/jwhr.v2i6.47Keywords:
Long acting reversible contraceptives, Low Uptake, women of reproductive age, Mukono General HospitalAbstract
Background
Family planning means simply preventing unwanted pregnancies by safe methods of prevention, which is considered to be part of the basic human rights of all individuals or couples. This study determined the factors contributing to low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women of reproductive age attending Mukono General Hospital, Mukono district.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used, and data was collected on a sample of 50 respondents. The respondents were selected by using a simple random sampling method, and a semi-structured questionnaire with open-ended questions written in English was used as a data collection tool. Data was analyzed manually by use of tally sheets and entered into the computer using the Microsoft Office Excel computer program, which was also used to illustrate the data using graphs and figures.
Results
(36%) were aged between 25-29 years, (40%) had attended secondary school, (64%) of the respondents had not previously used LARCs, (37.5%) reported fear of side effects as the major reason for non-use, (46%) of the respondents were fairly informed about LARCs. (42%) Of the respondents reported that people in their community generally supported the use of LARCs, (56%) reported the presence of myths and misconceptions about LARCs. (54%) Of the respondents reported ease of access to health facilities, and (58%) reported a distance of more than 15km from their home to the health facility.
Conclusion
The study findings revealed that the individual and community-related factors were the major contributors to low uptake of LARCs among women of reproductive age, whereas the health-related factors contributing to low uptake of LARCs were somehow fair.
Recommendations
Mukono General Hospital should do outreaches, trainings, and recruit more personnel in order to promote the uptake of LARCs among women of reproductive age.
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