Women Satisfaction with Contraception Methods in Saudi Arabia: Cross Sectional Population Based Survey Study

Abstract

Background: Women awareness and full knowledge about using contraception methods and their side effects given by health care providers are important for satisfaction and compliance. Dissatisfaction with contraceptive methods may lead to unplanned pregnancies. Objectives: To evaluate using contraception, and methods, satisfaction about current used contraceptive methods, women satisfaction with their knowledge about contraception's and feedback of women regarding suggestions to improve health care education for women using contraception. Design: Cross sectional population-based survey study. Results: 2179 women completed the survey. A 1740 women reported using contraception (79.85 Percentage of sample), while 438 women are not using any contraception (20.14 Percentage). In total of 24.42 Percentage of contraception's are not prescribed by health care provider. Most of the user satisfied with combined oral contraception then cupper intra uterine device. 54.48 Percentage of surveyed women asked for enough time to discuss with physician about contraception. Conclusions: The women are Saudi Arabia needs more contraception counseling and education. It should include the husband during counseling and education regarding contraception. The health care provider needs to be well informed about updates in the medical practice and inform their patients accordingly. We suggest national program for women health care and family planning education.