A Narrative Review on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Family Planning Methods and Knowledge and Effectiveness of Six Sigma in the Health Sector

Abstract

Abstract Family planning is a method and standard of living adopted by couples by their own choice that is based on knowledge and attitude regarding various methods of contraception. In 1952, India become the first country to implement National Family Program. It was very difficult for Indian Government to make people accept family planning methods. All over the world after China, India is the second highest populated country. India also felt the need to control this population explosion that is why India became 1st country to introduce Family Planning Program in 1952. However, this problem is still present in our country. The utilization or practice of contraceptive methods is affected by some barriers that are present in our society and in our surroundings only. There is a clear need to investigate the hurdles that prevent family planning approaches from being accepted and used. Based on the information gaps and identified obstacles, proactive advocacy and a systematic awareness program are required. The present review article gathered the best possible published literature with an aim to assess the knowledge and practice about contraceptive measures and to assess the effectiveness of Six Sigma methodology in the health sector. Today’s health care is a complex and contradictory web. It provides incredible improvements in therapeutics and the technology that we use to treat patients. However, because of inaccuracies of equipment, less number of resources, and some other challenges, it compromises patient access and their security. A management approach that is six sigma came in light to increase process productivity by lowering faults to improve service standards. This article concluded the level of knowledge and practice of contraceptive measures and knowledge and effectiveness of Six Sigma in the health sector.