A Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraceptive Methods among Postpartum Women, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Background: Family planning programmes exist to protect the welfare of the mother and child and in turn, care about the welfare of the family. Irrespective of socioeconomic status or place of residence every member of the country should have access to the right contraceptive method. Unplanned pregnancies have serious implications on both the mother’s and child’s morbidity and mortality. It can affect the health of a family as a whole. Objectives: To estimate the awareness of different contraceptive methods, its identify factors affecting it’s usage and assess the pattern of usage. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptive methods among postpartum women were assessed using a structured questionnaire. Sample size was 330 and analysis was done through CHI square test. Results: Majority of the participants were between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Most of the participants (96%) were aware of at least one contraceptive method. Conclusion: Family planning is vital to the health and proper functioning of a family.