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Ann Med Res. 2005; 12(4): 243-246


Contraceptive Method Usage Status of Married Midwives Working at Health Centers in Samsun

Cihad Dündar, Ebru Kaynar, Yıldız Pekşen

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Abstract


 

Objective: Determining the prevalence and kinds of contraceptive methods used by married midwives aged 15-49.

Method: This descriptive study was performed at 20 Health Centers in Samsun city in May - July 2004 period by

way of applying a questionnaire to married midwives working at these centers.

Results: The mean age, first marriage age and first pregnancy age of 113 midwives who participated in the study

were 34.4±5.6 years, 22.3±2.2 years and 23.1±2.5 years, respectively. The mean pregnancy number and the mean

live birth number were found 2.1±0.9 pregnancies and 1.8±0.7 births. Prevalence of family planning method usage

was 89.4 % and, while 83.2 % were using effective methods, 16.8 % were using traditional methods. Most

frequently preferred methods were condom, intra uterine device (IUD) and tubal ligation. Of the midwives, only

10.9% were complaining from the method they were using and 81.8% of them were IUD users.

Conclusion: The high prevalence of effective contraceptive method usage in midwives is thought to be an

affirmative finding and reflection of their knowledge to their attitudes.

Key Words: Midwife, Family planning, Contraceptive method.






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