A study exploring the socio-demographic and service related factors influencing the utilization of intra uterine contraceptive device among family planning users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Main Author: Berhanu Tamir Tirfe
• Other Authors: Sandy, Peter Thomas
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Adherence and effective use; Family planning clients; Healthcare service providers; Intra uterine contraceptive device; Reproductive history; Socio-demographic factors; 613.943509633; Family planning > Ethiopia > Addis Ababa; Family planning services > Ethiopia > Addis Ababa; Intrauterine contraceptives > Ethiopia > Addis Ababa > Sociological aspects
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13603

This study aimed at identifying the socio-demographic and service related factors influencing intra uterine contraceptive device (IUD) utilization among family planning clients in Addis Ababa. With a quantitative, cross sectional descriptive design approach, data was collected using structured questionnaires administered by healthcare supervisors. A total of 366 family planning clients and 35 family planning service providers were interviewed. The findings indicated that the level of education, occupation, parity and fertility plan have significant (p<0.05) association with utilization of IUD. Healthcare service provider’s knowledge and skills for provision of intra uterine contraceptive device services were low. Community members lack awareness and knowledge of the benefit and side effects of the device. Therefore, community members need education to promote adherence and effective use of IUD. Similarly, healthcare service providers need skill training and education to ensure quality provision of IUD service === Health Studies === M.A. (Public Health)