| Contraceptive knowledge, attitudes and changing practices in women presenting to maternal and child health clinics in North Central Trinidad. | |
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PMID: 21061930 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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METHODS: We used a cross-sectional study design with a knowledge, attitude, and practices type survey design. Five primary care facilities were selected using cluster sampling. All participants eligible for entry into the study were administered a structured, pretested questionnaire. RESULTS: 269 participants were enrolled in the study. The majority (88%) had good knowledge of contraceptive methods, yet this knowledge was not translated into the prevention of pregnancies as 64.3% had had an unplanned pregnancy. The male condom is now the predominant method of contraception. CONCLUSION: The study provides evidence on the level of knowledge of contraception methods and their use, as well as attitudes and practices among women who are pregnant or who recently completed a pregnancy. Although the knowledge of contraception methods was relatively high, attitudes and practice remain unacceptable and the male condom is now the predominant method of choice. |
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Authors:
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Analissa Saroop; Deyanta Dipchan; Michaela Hill; Summer Manswell; Kristal Ragbir; Barry Raghunanan; Omesh Toolsie; Kameel Mungrue |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of adolescent medicine and health Volume: 22 ISSN: 0334-0139 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Adolesc Med Health Publication Date: 2010 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-10 Completed Date: 2010-12-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8506960 Medline TA: Int J Adolesc Med Health Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 285-90 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mt Hope, Trinidad. |
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Adolescent Adult Contraception* Contraception Behavior / trends* Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Middle Aged Pregnancy Pregnancy, Unplanned Trinidad and Tobago |
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