Factors Affecting Contraceptives Use In a Sample of Women Attending Primary Health Center

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the rate of contraceptive use and factors that might be related to this rate in a sample of women .The study was cross-sectional conducted in primary health center in Al-kadhmyia .The data was collected by direct interview and special questionnaire and the sample was randomly chosen. Analysis of these sample showed that (397) women (50.7%) were using contraception, while (386), (49.3%) not using contraception. Oral contraceptive pills were the most commonly used contraception (35.8%) followed by intrauterine device IUD (34.8%). The rate of oral contraception was higher in age group (30-39).While the IUD was more frequently used by age group (<20).Contraceptive was used more by women who had (4-6) live baby. Analysis of results by Chi – square test show that (age group, type of contraceptive, live baby and parity) was significant factors associated with contraceptive used.