The objective of this study was to determine the awareness level, attitude about family planning practices in community women of Ali Raza bad Lahore.
Background:
Pakistan is facing a vast challenge of poverty. About 45% of its inhabitants has limited approach to health services both public and private, particularly in rural areas where 65% of its population lives. Pakistan was included in between the six countries having more than half of the maternal deaths happening worldwide in 2008. Maternal and neonatal wellbeing is firmly included. Modern family planning method, are much effective in enhancing maternal wellbeing by preventing unplanned pregnancies in order to confirm healthy timing and spacing of births
Material and methodology:
A cross sectional study was design to assess the knowledge, attitude and family planning practices among rural married women of Ali Raza Abad Lahore. A total of 200 women were selected from the married women who have children and an active in reproductive age life. Data was collected through questionnaire, 200 results were used to analyze.
Results:
The study reveals the findings and showed that about more than half of the married women (56%) were had the knowledge about family planning methods. But only few (25%) respondents in the community were active in using family planning techniques.
Conclusion: The study shows the good knowledge and positive attitude of women regarding family planning; while negative response about practices.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter 01 Introduction and Background knowledge:
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of contraception:
Purpose Of The Study
Objective
Significance Of The Study
Research Question:
Chapter 02 Literature Review
Key definitions:
Chapter 03 Material and Methodology
Chapter 04 Analysis
Chapter 05 Discussion
Chapter 06 Conclusion
Recommendations
Limitation of the study:
Questionnaire
Refrences
Study Objectives and Research Focus
This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and family planning practices among rural married women in Ali Raza Abad, Lahore, specifically focusing on how demographic and socioeconomic factors influence their use of contraceptive methods to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
- Awareness levels regarding modern family planning methods.
- Attitudinal barriers and facilitators toward contraceptive use.
- Actual practices and usage patterns among women of reproductive age.
- Correlation between educational/socioeconomic status and family planning uptake.
- Identification of unmet needs for contraception in the rural community.
Excerpt from the Book
Introduction and Background knowledge:
Contraception is characterized as the utilization of strategies wanted to evade or space coming pregnancy (Indongo, 2007). “According to the World Health Organization family planning allows individuals and couples to attain willingly, number of children, on the basis of their choices so that advance the wellbeing and advantage of family gathering and after that offer effectively to the social change of a nation" (Pegu, Gaur, Sharma, & Singh, 2014). Family arranging has two primary purposes; firstly, to have just the most loved number of youngsters and furthermore, suitable spaces of pregnancies (Sajid & Malik, 2010).
The population rate of Pakistan was 32.5 million in 1951, that time it was the fourteenth most packed nation on the world. Pakistan was the 6th most crowded nation in the world in 2013 (Epstein & Kronstadt, 2013). The existing population development rate is 2 percent. As indicated by estimations, Pakistan will turn into the fifth most populated nation in 2050 at its recent rate of population development (Epstein & Kronstadt, 2013).
Above circumstance demonstrates that it could be disturbing for the economy of nation, having already inadequate national resources. Currently, the population mass in Pakistan is 231 persons for each square kilometer (Epstein & Kronstadt, 2013). While birth and death rates have fallen in Pakistan in the course of the last various periods, the reduction in the death rate is much more speedy than the decrease in the birth rate (Smith, Ashford, Gribble, & Clifton, 2009). Subsequently, in 1981, life suspense at birth has increased from 63.4 years and in 2013 66.5 years for females and for males from 62.4 years to 64.6 years respectively. (Epstein & Kronstadt, 2013)
Summary of Chapters
Chapter 01 Introduction and Background knowledge: Provides the context of population growth in Pakistan and the necessity of family planning for maternal and child welfare.
Chapter 02 Literature Review: Examines existing research on contraceptive use, identifying gaps in knowledge and practice among rural populations.
Chapter 03 Material and Methodology: Details the cross-sectional study design, sampling of 200 women, and the use of questionnaires for data collection.
Chapter 04 Analysis: Presents statistical findings from the survey, including demographic breakdowns and knowledge assessment tables.
Chapter 05 Discussion: Interprets the study findings, noting the discrepancy between high awareness and low actual practice of family planning.
Chapter 06 Conclusion: Offers a final synthesis of the study and provides policy recommendations to enhance family planning services in rural areas.
Keywords
Contraception, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Family Planning, Rural Health, Reproductive Health, Maternal Wellbeing, Population Growth, Pakistan, Survey, Women's Health, Awareness, Socio-demographic, Healthcare Access
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this study?
The study investigates the current state of knowledge, attitudes, and actual usage of family planning methods among married women residing in rural Ali Raza Abad, Lahore.
What are the central themes discussed in the paper?
Key themes include maternal health, the socio-demographic barriers to contraception, the impact of education on birth spacing, and the gap between awareness and practical application of family planning.
What is the primary goal of the research?
The main objective is to determine how much awareness women in the community possess and how their perceptions influence their decision to utilize contraceptive services.
Which scientific method was employed?
A cross-sectional research design was used, involving a survey of 200 married women, with data analysis performed using SPSS version 21 and Chi-square testing.
What does the main body of the work cover?
It covers background information on Pakistan's population crisis, a review of existing literature, a detailed methodology, and an extensive analysis of survey results regarding knowledge and practices.
Which keywords characterize this research?
The work is characterized by terms such as contraception, maternal wellbeing, rural healthcare, and reproductive health.
Why is there a discrepancy between knowledge and practice in this community?
The study suggests that while many women are aware of family planning methods, cultural factors, lack of resources, and religious convictions create a significant gap that prevents them from using these methods effectively.
What role do husbands play according to the research?
The research emphasizes that support from the husband, including discussing family planning openly and accompanying wives to medical facilities, is a critical variable in the consistent use of contraceptive services.
- Quote paper
- Tayba Bashir (Author), 2016, Contraceptive use in Pakistan. Knowledge, attitude and family planning practices among rural married women of Ali Raza Abad, Lahore, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/322559
