Preferences of Contraceptive Method among Women Attending Family Planning Services in a Tertiary Care Center

Dr. Seema Kalasua, Dr. Hanslata Gehlot

Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study is to assess different contraceptive choices provided by family planning services of DR. SN Medical college Jodhpur and preference among women of reproductive age group in one year of duration. Method: This is retrospective study conducted in DR. SN medical college, Jodhpur. This include all women attending family planning services in one year of duration from June 2020 to June 2021. Data of study was collected retrospectively from data entry register of family planning center of our institution. Different contraceptive method provided by institution and preferences of women were analysed. Result: In this study most commonly preferred method of contraception was post partum IUCD (PPIUCD). Most of women prefer post partum IUCD over interval IUCD. Study show that there was average decrease in Interval sterilization at the same time women prefer post partum sterilization. Study also shows that women gradually start using newer method of contraception like injectable contraception that is DMPA (ANTRA). Conclusion: Proper counselling, accessibility of different method of contraception, information regarding newer method can gradually change the contraceptive preferences of females. Study clearly shows that women gradually start adopting newer method of contraception.

Keywords: Contraceptive, Family Planning