The effectiveness of contraception methods and educational level of women: A sample from Southeast Anatolia

• Main Authors: M. Erdal Sak, Mehmet Sıddık Evsen, Sibel Sak, Fatma Nur Çaça
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dicle University Medical School 2008-12-01
• Series: Dicle Medical Journal
• Subjects: Contraception methods; unwanted gestations; educational status
• Online Access: http://4181.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=886308

The aim of present study was to evaluate relationships between contraceptive methods, their failures and educational status of women in Southeast Anatolia.152 multiparous women who use a contraceptive method and applied to Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of Ergani State Hospital were selected. Patients’ age, gestation and birth numbers, marriage period, the ratios of unwanted gestations and related curettage and educational levels were determined.The mean age of study group was 29.7±6.6 years, mean marriage period 9.5±5.7 years, mean gravida 3.5±1.8 (1-9) and mean parity was 2.8±1.3 (1-6). Applied contraceptive methods were as follows: coitus interruptus (42.1%), intrauterine device (IUD) (19.1%), oral contraceptives (15.8%), condom (13.2%), tubal ligation (7.2%) and others (2.6%). The frequency of IUD and oral contraceptives were increasing, parallel to increased educational levels of women (P<0.001). Unwanted gestation and related curettage ratios were most frequent in coitus interruptus and the least in IUD methods.In conclusion, to increase use of effective and safe family planning methods and protect women from unwanted gestations, the educational levels of women should be increased.