KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG FEMALES OF CHILD BEARING AGE (15 TO 49 YEARS) ATTENDING GYNECOLOGY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AT ALLAMA IQBAL MEMORIAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, SIALKOT

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the Knowledge and practices of contraceptives among females of child bearing age (15-49 years) attending Gynaecology OPD. 

Methods: A Cross-Sectional Study conducted at gynae OPD of Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot city 

Results: A total of 100 participants responded to the questionnaire. Of the respondents, approximately half belonged to the age group of 31-40 years with a median age of 30 years. A total of 50 respondents had completed their matriculation. Most of the participants had about 3-6 children. About 64% of the respondents had a total income between Rs.50,000 and Rs.100,000. 

Conclusion: A huge number of married women of reproductive age have some knowledge about family planning but the percentage of users is not as high.