FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVESAMONG MARRIED WOMEN ATTENDING FAMILY PLANNINGCLINIC AT KAJJANSI HEALTH CENTRE IV,WAKISO DISTRICT

Abstract

Background

World Health Organization defines family planning as a voluntary and informed decision by an individual or couple on the number of children to have and when to have them. The aim of the study is to assess the Factors influencing the utilization of modern contraceptives Among married women attending the family planning Clinic at Kajjansi Health Centre iv, Wakiso district.

Methodology

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of all women who were married attending to Kajjansi Health Centre IV family planning clinic. The sample size was determined according to UNMEB guidelines 2009 which stated an appropriate minimum sample size should be not less than 30 respondents.

Results

The majority 18(60%) of the respondents were in the age bracket of 26-33 years. Half 15(50%) of the respondents had attained secondary education. Most 28(93%) Resided in urban areas while few 2(7%) were from rural areas. Most 27(90%) had access to government contraceptives. 20(67%) mentioned that health workers were welcoming and polite. Most 17(57%) said husbands decided on the choices. 15(58%) had 4 children. The minority 6(23%) of the respondents mentioned that they had 1-2 children. The majority 18(60%) of the respondents mentioned business as their current source of income.  17(57%) obtained contraceptives from hospital.10(33%) said they obtained from the clinics and the minority 3(10%) got from friends. 

Conclusion 

The factors influencing the utilization of modern family planning services were higher levels of education, having the desired number of children, and living in urban settings, good access to government contraceptives, positive attitude towards modern contraceptives, availability of contraceptives, and friendly health workers.

Recommendations

Education about the importance of having smaller families should be intensified in communities.