Contraceptive awareness in rural area, Pune

Aims: To assess awareness and practices regarding use of various contraceptive methods. Materials and methods: 100 women between the age of 18-45 living with their husbands and coming from rural area were interviewed. Their awareness about various contraceptive methods and practices were evaluated. Results: Out of the 100 women, Majority were between 21 to 25 years (45%), followed by 26 to 30 years (34%). Majority of women were illiterate 58% and literate were 42%. Source of knowledge about contraceptive 72% told it via, TV and Media, 38% from friends and relatives 27% had it through ANM and health workers and 11% from hospital. 98% had knowledge about the tubectomy, in the temporary method 92% knew about the copper T and only 20% were practicing amongst them, 90% were know about the pills and only 6% were practicing, 84% know about condom and only 23% were practicing , 26% had knowledge about injectable method of contraception and 2% were using them. 36% were never wanted to use contraception due to fear and Myths about it. 22% was not favoured by husband, 8% didn’t aware of any contraception methods. 6% didn’t used because of desire of Son. Conclusion: creation of awareness by improving female literacy along with proper counseling, education and awareness towards the contraception needs to be addressed.