Türkiye'de Büyükşehirde Yaşayan Evli Kadınların Uyguladıkları Aile Planlaması Yöntemine İlişkin Görüşleri: Nitel Bir Araştırma

Abstract

Objective: This research was conducted to examine the views of women on four different types of family planning they use. Materials and Methods: The period of time for this qualitative study was January through February 2023. 33 Istanbul-based women made up the study's sample. In order to create the greatest possible diversity, the study's participants' women were divided into groups according to their use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), combination oral contraceptives (COC), condoms, and withdrawal methods. Results: Based on information from 33 interviews with Turkish women, this qualitative research. Four different family planning strategies, the decision-making process, attitudes regarding the impact of family planning on sexual life, and four major themes were identified in the article. It has been observed that women are influenced by the environment and health personnel in family planning method choices and decision-making processes, they benefit from the internet, and their spouses are competent in the decision-making process. Conclusion: In this study, it was found that gender norms gave men the authority to decide on reproduction; this means that their partner usually has the final say on the number of children a woman has or planning a pregnancy. The fact that women do not have their own preferences is beneficial in terms of documenting these preferences and concerns of health personnel, as well as integrating them into the design, implementation and evaluation of the intervention, taking into account their caution towards interventions.