The Frequency of Use of Contraceptive Methods and Influencing Factors in Tekirdağ Province in Northwestern Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study

Emel Çağlayan; Serap Simavlı

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The Frequency of Use of Contraceptive Methods and Influencing Factors in Tekirdağ Province in Northwestern Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Emel Çağlayan | Serap Simavlı

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

Journal:

Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.80-87

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343456

pISSN:

2147-9607

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Abstract:

 Objective: Family planning is aimed at enabling couples to have children at the times and intervals they desire. The purpose of this study is to research the frequency of use of contraceptive strategies and the influencing elements amongst ladies residing in Tekirdağ province in northwestern Turkey Material and Methods: This prospective randomized cross-sectional study included 500 women Demographic data of the patients, the methods used, and influencing factors were investigated. Results: Of the participants, 68.2 reported using contraceptive methods. The percentage of those using modern methods was found to be 50.6. Regarding the source of information on contraceptive methods, 62.2 of the cases reported receiving information from Professional health workers, 25.8 from their social environment, and 12 from social media platforms. Of those who did not use contraceptive methods, 17.6 stated it was because their husband did not approval them to, and 17 due to their beliefs. Factors affecting the use of contraceptive methods included age, marriage rate, duration of marriage, pregnancy rate, having given birth, having children, smoking, and income level. Conclusions: The study, approximately half of the women in our region use modern contraceptive methods. While the majority of the cases obtain information about contraceptive methods from professional health workers, a significant portion also reported obtaining information from social media platforms. About one-third of the cases who had never used any contraceptive method did not use one because their husband disapprovel contraception or due to religious beliefs.

 Objective: Family planning is aimed at enabling couples to have children at the times and intervals they desire. The purpose of this study is to research the frequency of use of contraceptive strategies and the influencing elements amongst ladies residing in Tekirdağ province in northwestern Turkey Material and Methods: This prospective randomized cross-sectional study included 500 women Demographic data of the patients, the methods used, and influencing factors were investigated. Results: Of the participants, 68.2 reported using contraceptive methods. The percentage of those using modern methods was found to be 50.6. Regarding the source of information on contraceptive methods, 62.2 of the cases reported receiving information from Professional health workers, 25.8 from their social environment, and 12 from social media platforms. Of those who did not use contraceptive methods, 17.6 stated it was because their husband did not approval them to, and 17 due to their beliefs. Factors affecting the use of contraceptive methods included age, marriage rate, duration of marriage, pregnancy rate, having given birth, having children, smoking, and income level. Conclusions: The study, approximately half of the women in our region use modern contraceptive methods. While the majority of the cases obtain information about contraceptive methods from professional health workers, a significant portion also reported obtaining information from social media platforms. About one-third of the cases who had never used any contraceptive method did not use one because their husband disapprovel contraception or due to religious beliefs.

 Objective: Family planning is aimed at enabling couples to have children at the times and intervals they desire. The purpose of this study is to research the frequency of use of contraceptive strategies and the influencing elements amongst ladies residing in Tekirdağ province in northwestern Turkey Material and Methods: This prospective randomized cross-sectional study included 500 women Demographic data of the patients, the methods used, and influencing factors were investigated. Results: Of the participants, 68.2 reported using contraceptive methods. The percentage of those using modern methods was found to be 50.6. Regarding the source of information on contraceptive methods, 62.2 of the cases reported receiving information from Professional health workers, 25.8 from their social environment, and 12 from social media platforms. Of those who did not use contraceptive methods, 17.6 stated it was because their husband did not approval them to, and 17 due to their beliefs. Factors affecting the use of contraceptive methods included age, marriage rate, duration of marriage, pregnancy rate, having given birth, having children, smoking, and income level. Conclusions: The study, approximately half of the women in our region use modern contraceptive methods. While the majority of the cases obtain information about contraceptive methods from professional health workers, a significant portion also reported obtaining information from social media platforms. About one-third of the cases who had never used any contraceptive method did not use one because their husband disapprovel contraception or due to religious beliefs.

 Amaç: Aile planlaması, çiftlerin istedikleri zamanlarda ve aralıklarda çocuk sahibi olmalarını sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, kuzeybatı Türkiyede bulunan Tekirdağ ilinde yaşayan kadınlar arasında doğum kontrol yöntemlerinin kullanım sıklığını ve etkileyen faktörleri araştırmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu prospektif randomize kesitsel çalışmaya 500 kadın dahil edilmiştir. Hastaların demografik verileri, kullanılan yöntemler ve etkileyen faktörler incelenmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların 68,2si doğum kontrol yöntemleri kullandığını bildirmiştir. Modern yöntemleri kullananların oranı 50,6 olarak bulunmuştur. Doğum kontrol yöntemleri hakkında bilgi kaynağına bakıldığında, vakaların 62,2si profesyonel sağlık çalışanlarından, 25,8i sosyal çevresinden ve 12si sosyal medya platformlarından bilgi aldığını belirtmiştir. Doğum kontrol yöntemi kullanmayanların 17,6sı eşlerinin onay vermemesi nedeniyle, 17si ise inançları nedeniyle kullanmadığını ifade etmiştir. Doğum kontrol yöntemlerinin kullanımını etkileyen faktörler arasında yaş, evlenme oranı, evlilik süresi, gebelik oranı, doğum yapma, çocuk sahibi olma, sigara kullanımı ve gelir düzeyi yer almıştır. Tartışma: Çalışmada, bölgemizdeki kadınların yaklaşık yarısının modern doğum kontrol yöntemleri kullandığı görülmüştür. Vakaların çoğunluğu doğum kontrol yöntemleri hakkında bilgiyi profesyonel sağlık çalışanlarından alırken, önemli bir kısmı da sosyal medya platformlarından bilgi aldığını bildirmiştir. Hiç doğum kontrol yöntemi kullanmayan vakaların yaklaşık üçte biri, eşlerinin doğum kontrolünü onaylamaması veya dini inançlar nedeniyle kullanmadığını belirtmiştir.

Article Details

The Frequency of Use of Contraceptive Methods and Influencing Factors in Tekirdağ Province in Northwestern Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Emel Çağlayan | Serap Simavlı

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

Journal:

Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.80-87

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343456

pISSN:

2147-9607

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Authors: Emel Çağlayan | Serap Simavlı

Publisher: Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics: Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

Journal: Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.80-87

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001343456

pISSN: 2147-9607

Issues

Authors:

Emel Çağlayan | Serap Simavlı

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

Journal:

Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.80-87

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343456

pISSN:

2147-9607