Factors influencing modern contraceptive usage among women aged 15-49 years: a cross-sectional study
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Title
Factors influencing modern contraceptive usage among women aged 15-49 years: a cross-sectional study
Subject
birth control, childbearing age, Iraq, modern contraceptive, side effects
Description
Introduction: Modern contraceptives are hormonal or non-hormonal medicines and medical procedures that
prevent sexual reproduction. However, millions of reproductive-aged women globally cannot afford modern
contraception, leading to unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. This study aimed to examine the factors that
influence modern contraceptive use among married women of reproductive age in Kirkuk City, Iraq.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to gather data from a convenience sample of 500 married women
of reproductive age attending family planning units at 10 healthcare facilities, Azadi, Kirkuk Teaching Hospital, and
private gynecological and obstetric clinics. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from October 1st,
2023, to February 1st, 2024. The statistical analysis involved descriptive and inferential techniques.
Results: The prevalence of contraceptive use among participants was 74.6%, with about (21%) reporting condom
use and (16.0%) withdrawal usage. However, intrauterine devices were reported in (12.6%). Side effects were
significantly (p<0.001) associated with contraceptive method choices, with 52% of the users experiencing adverse
effects. External pressures to have additional children or become pregnant significantly (p=0.037) influenced
contraceptive method choices. There were fewer modern contraceptive methods due to unsafety (30.9%), discomfort
(23.6%), and side effects, such as headache (18%), weight gain (16%), and irregular bleeding (14%).
Conclusions: Modern contraceptive use is affected by healthcare, safety, side effects, reproductive health, and
personal choices. Providing complete knowledge and access to modern contraceptives helps couples make informed
reproductive health decisions, empowers women to regulate their fertility, supports their personal and reproductive
objectives, and promotes their health and well-being.
prevent sexual reproduction. However, millions of reproductive-aged women globally cannot afford modern
contraception, leading to unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. This study aimed to examine the factors that
influence modern contraceptive use among married women of reproductive age in Kirkuk City, Iraq.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to gather data from a convenience sample of 500 married women
of reproductive age attending family planning units at 10 healthcare facilities, Azadi, Kirkuk Teaching Hospital, and
private gynecological and obstetric clinics. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from October 1st,
2023, to February 1st, 2024. The statistical analysis involved descriptive and inferential techniques.
Results: The prevalence of contraceptive use among participants was 74.6%, with about (21%) reporting condom
use and (16.0%) withdrawal usage. However, intrauterine devices were reported in (12.6%). Side effects were
significantly (p<0.001) associated with contraceptive method choices, with 52% of the users experiencing adverse
effects. External pressures to have additional children or become pregnant significantly (p=0.037) influenced
contraceptive method choices. There were fewer modern contraceptive methods due to unsafety (30.9%), discomfort
(23.6%), and side effects, such as headache (18%), weight gain (16%), and irregular bleeding (14%).
Conclusions: Modern contraceptive use is affected by healthcare, safety, side effects, reproductive health, and
personal choices. Providing complete knowledge and access to modern contraceptives helps couples make informed
reproductive health decisions, empowers women to regulate their fertility, supports their personal and reproductive
objectives, and promotes their health and well-being.
Creator
Hawri Yaba Mohammed-Amen1
* , and Suhailah Mohammed Ali2
* , and Suhailah Mohammed Ali2
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v19i3.56756
Date
8 August 2024
Contributor
PERI IRAWAN
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
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Citation
Hawri Yaba Mohammed-Amen1
* , and Suhailah Mohammed Ali2, “Factors influencing modern contraceptive usage among women aged 15-49 years: a cross-sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11066.