Abstract
Background: India is the second most populous country in the world. Karnataka is the eighth largest state in Indiain terms of Population. High fertility rate and hence high population growth rate are among the leading economicand social problems faced by the developing world. This study is done to assess the awareness and usage ofvarious methods of contraception.Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in urban field practice area of Sri Siddhartha Medical Collegein Tumkur. 260 study participants were included in the study and systematic random sampling method was usedto select the study subjects. Pre-tested questionnaire was used to interview participants about their reproductiveintentions and contraceptive behaviour.Results: In the present study 193 (74.23%) study participants were aware about one or the other methods ofcontraception. Majority 191(73.46%) of the participants were aware about tubectomy. The prevalence ofcontraceptive usage was 55.4%.Conclusion: The total demand of the community for Contraceptives is 77.3%, which has to be taken in toconsideration by policy makers. Only 74.23% of study participants were aware about one or the other methods ofcontraception, hence there is a scope to increase the awareness.
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