‌Effective factors on correct contraceptive use

F Ramezani Tehrani; F Hejazi; S Aflaki

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases

The Official Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

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‌Effective factors on correct contraceptive use

Author(s):

F Ramezani Tehrani,

F Hejazi^,*,

S Aflaki

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases:Vol. 4, issue 2; 37-43

Article type:Research Article

How to Cite:Ramezani Tehrani F, Hejazi F, Aflaki S, ‌Effective factors on correct contraceptive use.J Inflamm Dis.4(2):e154710.

Abstract

Abstract Background: The prevalence of unwanted pregnancies in Iran is estimated to be about 40% which is related to incorrect usage of contraceptives or nonusers of them despite unwillingness to fertility. Objective: To investigate the effective factors on correct usage of contraceptives. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 1996 on 4177 women who referred to one of the 12 training hospitals in Tehran. Data was analysed by Logistic Regression Model. Findings: 31.1% of subjects had unwanted pregnancies. Among the subjects who had unwanted pregnancies, 79.9% had used contraceptives. 59.5% of contraceptive users, used traditinal methods and 40.5% used modern methods. Generally, 69% of the cases in contrast to 31% used their method correctly. Conclusion: Health policy-makers should strive more to improve family-plannig programs specially through cooperation of husbands.

Keywords

Keywords: Contraception

Unwanted Pregnancy

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