Awareness and Acceptance of Various Contraceptives in Post Partum Women in a Tertiary Care Centre

Dr. Veena Gupta, Dr. Somya Saxena, Dr. Pratibha Singh

Abstract: Introduction: The introduction highlights India's current population of around 1.4 billion, making it the most populous country in the world. Family planning has become a priority to prevent the projected population of 2 billion by the end of the century. India launched its National Programme for Family Planning in 1952, but challenges remain in contraception use and family size limitations. Over half of women in reproductive age live in rural areas, significantly affecting maternal and child health. Family planning can prevent maternal deaths, reduce the maternal mortality ratio, and address unmet needs for contraception. Postpartum family planning (PPFP) plays a crucial role in preventing closely spaced pregnancies, particularly during the first 12 months after childbirth. Objective: To determine the awareness status about various contraceptive methods after delivery and within 10 weeks of postpartum period in the tertiary care centre of Prayagraj. To compare the acceptance of various contraceptive methods among post - partum women in the tertiary care centre of Prayagraj. Materials and Methods: A Prospective observational study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Swaroop Rani Hospital, Prayagraj for a period of 6 months. The study consists of 950 Postpartum women who met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: Among the study population, most common temporary method of contraception was found to be Condom (45%) followed by CENTCHROMEN (20.4%) and least common were DMPA (8.1%) and LAM (2.1%). Most common permanent method accepted in post - natal period was female sterilization (6.1%).

Keywords: India population, Family planning, Postpartum contraception, Maternal health, Contraceptive methods