Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Acceptance of DMPA As a Contraceptive in National Programme

Dr Shivani Agarwal, Dr Vedamani K M

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The safety, acceptability and efficacy of injection DMPA, newly launched as a contraceptive method in national programme, was studied. A total of 100 Women attending family planning clinic enrolled, divided into Post abortal, Post-partum & interval contraception, based on timing of initiation of Injection DMPA. Women receiving injection every 3 month were followed up for a period of 12 months and Data analyzed. Women numbering 30, 40 and 30 in postpartum, post-abortal and interval period group respectively were mostly (95%) between 20-35 years, (mean age 28.34±4.60 years). The most common side effect was Irregular bleeding PV (61%) followed by Amenorrhea (34%) forcing discontinuation in 15%. Sixty-nine percent of women were satisfied with the method and 91% satisfied with the provider. Though DMPA a safe, convenient and effective long acting contraceptive for women with low acceptance- compliance problems, prominent menstrual changes are main reasons for discontinuation. An appropriate pre-use counselling and providers support during follow-ups increase the continuation rate and acceptance amongst users.

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ACCEPTANCE OF DMPA AS A CONTRACEPTIVE IN NATIONAL PROGRAMME, Dr Shivani Agarwal, Dr Vedamani K M GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-8 | Issue-7 | July-2019

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