A study of factors affecting Acceptance & Continuation of PPIUCD

Dr. Prof R. Chauhan; Dr. Sonal Sahni; Dr. Shaily Hanumantaiya

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

A study of factors affecting Acceptance & Continuation of PPIUCD

Dr. Prof R. Chauhan, Dr. Sonal Sahni, Dr. Shaily Hanumantaiya

Abstract :

Background: India is presently the second most populous country in the world , soon to be on the top.[1,2] The modern intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is one of the most cost effective method of contraception with fewer side effects still underused in India.[3,4] Aim: To evaluate factors affecting acceptance & continuation of PPIUCD in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , N.S.C.B Medical College , Jabalpur. Methods: Questionnaire based prospective study (March 2016 -17) on all antenatal and post partum patients who fulfilled the WHO Medical Eligibility criteria for PPIUCD. Results: Acceptance was 53.3%, highest amongst 21-30 yrs age group (85.1%),in primi women(66.1%) & in patients counseled during antenatal period(53.1%).Continuation rate was 77.7%.Most common reason for discontinuation was bleeding . Conclusions: Antenatal counseling holds most important role. Reassurance & awareness about the safety and efficacy of PPIUCD should be emphasized.