Factors contributing to Low Uptake of Long Acting Reversible contraceptives among Women aged 18-45 years in Maanyi Health Centre III, Mityana District. A Cross-section Study.

Authors

  • William Kateregga Kampala School of Health Sciences, P.O.Box 14623, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Julius Oluka Kampala School of Health Sciences, P.O.Box 14623, Kampala, Uganda.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v3i6.146

Keywords:

Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives , Intra Uterine Device

Abstract

Background:

The purpose of the study was to determine the factors contributing to the low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women aged 18-45 years in Maanyi health center III, Mityana district. 

Methodology:

A cross-section study design was employed as a study design with a simple random technique as a sampling technique. Data was collected from a sample of 50 respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire written in the English language as a data collection tool; later analyzed manually by use of tally sheets and presented in distribution tables and figures with the support of narratives. 

Results:

Fear of side effects, concerns among those who were currently using a long-acting reversible contraceptive method, location of respondents' home places, husbands' low levels of education, personal decisions about what type of family planning method to choose, inadequate support from friends/ relatives, inadequate counseling about LARC from health workers, long distances, long waiting time and un fully pleasant attitudes of health workers were the major factors contributing to low utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women aged 18-45 years. 

Conclusion: 

There is a need for more information to all stakeholders about the low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives.

Recommendation:

The Maanyi health center III administration should continue to conduct community outreaches in different areas women were not in favor of the methods.    

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Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Kateregga, W., & Oluka, J. (2022). Factors contributing to Low Uptake of Long Acting Reversible contraceptives among Women aged 18-45 years in Maanyi Health Centre III, Mityana District. A Cross-section Study. Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 3(6), 16. https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v3i6.146

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Section

Section of Endocrinology and Reproductive Health