Withdrawal users’ perceptions of and experience with contraceptive methods in Manisa, Turkey
| Autor: | Emre Yanikkerem, Emel Elem, Hatice Acar |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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Health Knowledge
Attitudes Practice Turkey Turkish Cross-sectional study Population Developing country Health Promotion Coitus Interruptus law.invention Face-to-face Condom Nursing law Surveys and Questionnaires Maternity and Midwifery Humans Medicine education Contraception Behavior education.field_of_study Cultural Characteristics business.industry Obstetrics and Gynecology language.human_language Coitus interruptus Cross-Sectional Studies Sexual Partners Family planning language Women's Health Female business Attitude to Health |
| Zdroj: | Midwifery. 22:274-284 |
| ISSN: | 0266-6138 |
| Popis: | Summary Objective to gain an understanding of the knowledge, perceptions and experiences of using contraceptive methods among Turkish withdrawal users. Design population-based, cross-sectional and descriptive study using a questionnaire conducted face to face. Setting women who live in the Number 6 primary health unit area in Manisa, Turkey. Participants 276 women who used the ‘withdrawal' method for contraception. Measurements and findings almost all women were aware of modern contraceptive methods. The condom, intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) and oral contraceptives were the most known methods. The most common reasons for using ‘withdrawal' were that this method was reliable, husbands preferred it, it was healthier, easier to use or more convenient than other methods. Conclusion and implications for practice it is important for midwives and nurses to recognise the effects of cultural beliefs on women's contraceptive use. Educational programmes should be individualised to meet the specific needs of women and their partners. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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