Assessment of the prevalence and factors affecting use of long acting and permanent contraceptive in Jinka town, South Omo zone, SNNPR
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2008-06
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Addis Abeba University
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Introduction: In Ethiopia, knowledge of contraceptive methods is high
though there is low CPR in the two EDHS surveys. However, there is very low
knowledge and use of LAPMs of contraceptive compared to shorter acting
contraceptive methods.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors affecting
the use of long acting (Implant and IUCD) and permanent (Vasectomy and Female
sterilization) contraceptive among women of reproductive age group in Jinka town, South
Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia.
Methodology: A cross sectional community based survey was conducted on
the prevalence and factors affecting LAPMs use from March to April 2008 on
763 women of reproductive age groups and 33 FGD discussants in Jinka town,
South Omo zone.
Results: The prevalence of contraceptive among participants was about 301
(39.5%) among this LAPMs contributes for 56 (7.3%). Implant is the most
widely used method from LAPMs contributing to almost half, 28 (50%) of the
LAPMs users. There was very low 137 (18%) knowledge of LAPMs in Jinka
town. Among LAPMs, Implant is known by most 104 (76.1%), and the least
known is male sterilization 24 (17.4%). A considerable amount, 449 (63.5%) of
participants have intentions to use LAPMs one time in the future.
Conclusion and Recommendation: The study had demonstrated that
there was low knowledge and relatively fair level use of LAPMs in the town.
Furthermore, intention to use LAPMs in the future is promising. The Zonal
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health department should have routine monitoring and evaluation of family
planning programs; maintain continuous health education programs on
LAPMs contraceptive methods using leaders at different settings.
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Assessment of the prevalence and factors affecting use of long acting