Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize Saudi women’s current contraceptive choices and adherence to contraceptive regimens and to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception and the associated socio-demographic factors among a representative sample of Saudi married women in Al Qassim region, KSA. Methodology: Cross-sectional survey of women in Saudi Arabia aged 18-49 years (n= 300) was conducted. Questions include knowledge and attitude towards contraception, history of pregnancy, cause for use and reasons for avoiding contraception . Results: Of the 287 survey participants, 40 (13.9%) women were not used contraception. Among the 247 women who used contraception, the most frequently used current methods were oral contraceptive (49.1%) condom (17.1%) and intrauterine device (16%). There was a significant increase in contraceptive used among working women, 30 years and older, with high level of education, and those having a large number of children. Conclusion: there is deficient in the awareness of contraceptive methods in Al- Qassim region, Saudi Arabia as well as the knowledge, attitude, and practice of family planning.
Highlights
IntroductionThe use of contraceptive methods has become an essential factor in the life of the most reproductive age group of women, it varies at different points of their life course
There was a significant increase in contraceptive used among working women, 30 years and older, with high level of education, and those having a large number of children
The use of contraceptive methods has become an essential factor in the life of the most reproductive age group of women, it varies at different points of their life course
Summary
The use of contraceptive methods has become an essential factor in the life of the most reproductive age group of women, it varies at different points of their life course. Approximately 350,000 women die while pregnant or giving birth. Some women do not use oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) because of their incorrect perceptions regarding their utilization. [2] Secondly, the medications that are used for emergency contraception are available through Gynecologist prescription in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, OCPs are available over-the-counter without prescription, and a pharmacist’s advice might sometimes be a user’s only source of information. Most of the women lacked knowledge about OCPs and had a negative attitude toward their use. In Saudi Arabia there are gaps in the knowledge and practices of women using OCPs for birth control. If large gaps in knowledge about OCP use are identified among users, recommendations can be made for health care providers to provide contraceptive counseling to all women
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