Socio- economic determinants of contraceptive use among women in Geita district
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Date
2009
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
Abstract
This study identified socio-economic factors influencing contraceptives use
among
women in Geita district; Specifically it determined the level of awareness about
contraceptives, identified the types of contraceptives used, source of information about
contraceptives as well as
social economic factors which influence women use of
contraceptives. A cross sectional study design was employed where by a multistage
sampling technique was used in combination with simple and purposive sampling methods
to obtain a representative sample. A total of 100 respondents were sampled. Questionnaires
and a checklist was used to gather information from individuals, Focus Group Discussion
(FGD) and Key informants. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) was employed for
data entry and analysis. The study revealed that there was high awareness of contraceptives
rampant, unavailability of contraceptives, inadequate knowledge of various contraceptives
and limited access and use of contraceptives. This situation was mainly caused by a
number of factors which include physical features, poor infrastructure, remoteness,
inconsistent
availability
of contraceptives,
ignorance
and
traditional
practices.
Furthermore, the study found that rural communities access contraceptives information
through radio and MCH staff. The study findings further showed also that the use of
contraceptives was influenced by socio-economic characteristics such as age, marital
status, sex preference and household size. The recommendation made include
the
establishment of more health centers and hospitals in rural areas, training should be
provided
to contraceptives providers,
raising awareness on different types of
contraceptives methods, ensuring constant availability of all contraceptive methods, the
provision of contraceptives education in schools for both sexes and provision of all
necessary materials like flyers, brochures, posters and magazines which are needed foriii
effective provision of information in different areas. There is a need for more development
specialist in relevant Ministry, NGO’s, and development planners to establish more
programmes on contraceptives issues.
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Contraceptive use, Social economic factors, Ignorance, Traditional practices