Contraceptive Awareness Among Reproductive Age group

  • Authors

    • Batte Manasa Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kaloji Narayan Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, Telangana-506007, India
    • KE Manga Reddy Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kaloji Narayan Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, Telangana-506007, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/qh99v246

    Received date: July 8, 2025

    Accepted date: September 11, 2025

    Published date: September 25, 2025

  • Contraceptive awareness, reproductive health, family planning, barriers to contraceptive use, health education, misconceptions, community perceptions.

  • Abstract

    Background: Contraceptive awareness is essential for promoting reproductive health and family planning. Though many contraceptive techniques exist, different demographic groups' knowledge and use remain uneven. To guide improved healthcare policies and educational initiatives, this study evaluates the knowledge, use, and obstacles connected to contraception among people of reproductive age.

    Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used to collect data from 549 participants aged 18 to 49 years. Covering six important areas—demographic traits, understanding of contraceptive techniques, use, obstacles, sources of information, and community perceptions—a systematic, pre-tested questionnaire was given either via face-to-face interviews or self-administered forms. The data was examined using percentages and frequencies, among other descriptive statistics.

    Results: The most prevalent forms of contraception among participants were emergency contraception (47.0%) and female condoms (72.0%), with 67.0% being aware of at least one method. Of those, a notable 76.1% had ever used contraceptive techniques, with emergency contraception (86.8%) and injectable contraceptives (87.8%) being the most often used. Partner opposition (15.8%), fear of adverse effects (14.4%), and cultural or religious beliefs (12.0%) were among the obstacles to use. Common misunderstandings concerning contraceptives were worries about infertility (50.2%) and the idea that they are reserved for married people (49.8%). Though half of the respondents had not attended any official educational courses on contraception, media (23.1%) and healthcare providers (22.8%) were the main sources of information.

    Conclusion: Although knowledge of contraceptive techniques is rather good, especially cultural attitudes, misunderstandings, and lack of partner involvement create major knowledge gaps and notable obstacles to its efficient use. The study points to the need for thorough, community-based educational efforts, better access to healthcare, and more active participation of healthcare professionals in providing regular contraceptive counselling.

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    Manasa , B. ., & Reddy , K. M. . (2025). Contraceptive Awareness Among Reproductive Age group. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(5), 873-878. https://doi.org/10.14419/qh99v246