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Healthline, Journal of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, 2013
Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitude & practice (KAP) towards contraception among women. Study... more Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitude & practice (KAP) towards contraception among women. Study design: Cross sectional study. Methods and Material: Total 100 married women of reproductive age group having ≤ 2 children of Vasna ward of AMC were selected by purposive sampling. Results: About 56% of study population was within 18-24 years of age group. Maximum knowledge regarding contraception was of condom (76%) followed by OC-pills (63%). Major sources of knowledge was linkworkers(50%) followed by media(38%).Physical weakness due to under-nutrition(67%) for mothers & LBW(53%) for children were the most commonly known adverse effects of uncontrolled childbirth. Most of the women (90%) desire to have ≤2 children because of known benefits like Better education of child (54%), less economic burden (46%). At-least one male child is must according to 36% of the women and the main reason for this was to take over family(38%) followed by in-law's wish(18.9%).Most(80%) had not used any contraceptive method before the birth of 1 st child and almost1/3(46%) had not used between 1 st & 2 nd child. Commonly used contraceptive method between 1 st & 2 nd child was condom (41.7%) followed by OC-pills (15.2%). Education of woman was directly proportional to knowledge regarding different contraceptive methods (p=0.004) & inversely proportional to preference for male child (p=0.03).
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2014
Background: Urban ASHA workers bridge the gap between the Urban Health system and urban poor to p... more Background: Urban ASHA workers bridge the gap between the Urban Health system and urban poor to provide accessible, affordable, accountable, reliable & effective primary health care. Amis & Objectives: To identify work related problems faced by urban ASHA workers and to seek suggestions for their work-related issues. Settings and Design: FGD of Urban ASHA workers posted at Urban Health Centres of Ahmedabad. Methods and Material: Random sampling was used to select two UHCs and 8 Urban ASHA workers from both the UHCs for conducting FGDs. Statistical analysis used: interview transcribing. Results: Service gave them satisfaction, Salary did not!!! Some of the other important issues related to their work include transportation, cooperation from community, environmental issues & extended working hours. Conclusions: The problems identified and suggestions received needs to be taken seriously, addressed promptly and timely to improve service delivery.
Healthline, Journal of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, 2013
Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitude & practice (KAP) towards contraception among women. Study... more Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitude & practice (KAP) towards contraception among women. Study design: Cross sectional study. Methods and Material: Total 100 married women of reproductive age group having ≤ 2 children of Vasna ward of AMC were selected by purposive sampling. Results: About 56% of study population was within 18-24 years of age group. Maximum knowledge regarding contraception was of condom (76%) followed by OC-pills (63%). Major sources of knowledge was linkworkers(50%) followed by media(38%).Physical weakness due to under-nutrition(67%) for mothers & LBW(53%) for children were the most commonly known adverse effects of uncontrolled childbirth. Most of the women (90%) desire to have ≤2 children because of known benefits like Better education of child (54%), less economic burden (46%). At-least one male child is must according to 36% of the women and the main reason for this was to take over family(38%) followed by in-law's wish(18.9%).Most(80%) had not used any contraceptive method before the birth of 1 st child and almost1/3(46%) had not used between 1 st & 2 nd child. Commonly used contraceptive method between 1 st & 2 nd child was condom (41.7%) followed by OC-pills (15.2%). Education of woman was directly proportional to knowledge regarding different contraceptive methods (p=0.004) & inversely proportional to preference for male child (p=0.03).
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2014
Background: Urban ASHA workers bridge the gap between the Urban Health system and urban poor to p... more Background: Urban ASHA workers bridge the gap between the Urban Health system and urban poor to provide accessible, affordable, accountable, reliable & effective primary health care. Amis & Objectives: To identify work related problems faced by urban ASHA workers and to seek suggestions for their work-related issues. Settings and Design: FGD of Urban ASHA workers posted at Urban Health Centres of Ahmedabad. Methods and Material: Random sampling was used to select two UHCs and 8 Urban ASHA workers from both the UHCs for conducting FGDs. Statistical analysis used: interview transcribing. Results: Service gave them satisfaction, Salary did not!!! Some of the other important issues related to their work include transportation, cooperation from community, environmental issues & extended working hours. Conclusions: The problems identified and suggestions received needs to be taken seriously, addressed promptly and timely to improve service delivery.