Abstract: Studies conducted in Saudi Arabia showed low levels of use of contraceptives. Low use of contraceptives among Saudi women might be due to religious issues. Aim of the study was to assess attitudes towards contraceptives use among Saudi women. Study design was descriptive cross sectional of ever married Saudi females living in Riyadh city. Study procedure was through self administered questionnaire uploaded via Google drive and was distributed via twitter and facebook. Sample size was 305 ever married females (who responded to the online questionnaire). It was found that 86.6% of women have ever used contraception, and the most commonly used method were contraceptive pills (64.9%).Attitude of females towards contraception was affected by their working status. Also, husband approval was a significant factor improving female attitude towards contraceptives. It is worth mentioning that living in extended family, having chronic disease or education of either the women or her husband had no effect on women’s attitude towards contraceptives. It is recommended to conduct health education programs regarding contraceptives; their side effects and safety in all primary care clinics in Saudi Arabia. Sustained efforts should be done to increase awareness and motivation for proper contraceptive use. Men should not be ignored in receiving education on birth control methods. Initiation of specialized family planning clinics that offers better counseling might raise the rate of contraceptive use based on good decision making and choice of suitable method.
Title: Attitude towards Contraceptives Use among Saudi Women
Author: Samira M. Mahboub, Sabah M. Abdelkader, Ahad Al-Muhanna, Fatima Al-Musallam, Jenan Al-Ghannam, Sitah Al-Munyif
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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