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ALWAZZAN, AHMAD B., ALBASRI, SAMERA F., MOUSA, AHMED A., KAFY, ABDULLAH M., ALSAGGAF, ABDULRAHMAN E., ALKUDSI, ABDULRAHMAN M., KANDIL, MOROUJ A., ALQUDSI, HUSSAM S., RAMBO, AHMAD M., KENANI, SONDOS A. |
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International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (09752366); Apr-Jun2020, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p68-74, 7p |
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Background: It is important to understand the knowledge and perceptions of women concerning contraceptive use and side-effects. The aim of this study was to understand the pattern of use of contraceptive methods and knowledge about contraception among women living in Western Region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administrated electronic questionnaire distributed to females in primary healthcare centers in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia (n = 959). The questionnaire was divided into two parts: the first part gathers knowledge about patient characteristics; and and the second part about contraceptive use and knowledge. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v.21 software. Results: Most of participants were in the age group 20-35 years (57%), university graduates (60.90%), married and sexually active (82.20%) and multipara (64.10%). More participants had used contraceptives than not (67.70% vs. 32.30%). Among the women who used contraceptive pills (n= 649), the duration of contraceptive use was mostly ≥1-5 years (47.90%). The reason for using contraception was mainly to avoid getting pregnant (.8136%), followed by medical reasons (.416%). Contraceptive pills were the commonest method used (36.10%), followed by IUD (25.10%). In patients used contraceptive methods, the choice of the suitable method was mostly according to doctor's advice (67.20%); then advice from family and friends (30.70%). The side-effects actually encountered by the women using contraceptive methods were mostly mood swings (42.80%) and weight gain (28.50%),. Among women who did not use contraception, the reasons were mostly fear of side-effects or complications (21.30%). Conclusion: Women in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, especially in the 20-30-years-old group, use a high number of contraceptive methods. A high proportion of participants had good knowledge about contraceptive types and side-effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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