Factors Associated with Discontinuation of Using Hormonal Contraceptive Methods in Alexandria Governorate.
El Habashy, M., Shamekh, A., abdo, R., Ezzi, S., Ahmed, M. (2024). Factors Associated with Discontinuation of Using Hormonal Contraceptive Methods in Alexandria Governorate.. EKB Journal Management System, 26(3), 294-306. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2024.376409
Maha Mohamed El Habashy; Abeer Hassan Shamekh; Rokaia abd elkhalek abdo; Sohair Ezzi; Manal Hassan Ahmed. "Factors Associated with Discontinuation of Using Hormonal Contraceptive Methods in Alexandria Governorate.". EKB Journal Management System, 26, 3, 2024, 294-306. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2024.376409
El Habashy, M., Shamekh, A., abdo, R., Ezzi, S., Ahmed, M. (2024). 'Factors Associated with Discontinuation of Using Hormonal Contraceptive Methods in Alexandria Governorate.', EKB Journal Management System, 26(3), pp. 294-306. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2024.376409
El Habashy, M., Shamekh, A., abdo, R., Ezzi, S., Ahmed, M. Factors Associated with Discontinuation of Using Hormonal Contraceptive Methods in Alexandria Governorate.. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 26(3): 294-306. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2024.376409

Factors Associated with Discontinuation of Using Hormonal Contraceptive Methods in Alexandria Governorate.

Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 26, Issue 3, September 2024, Page 294-306  XML PDF (535.39 K)
Document Type: Research articles
DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2024.376409
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Authors
Maha Mohamed El Habashy1; Abeer Hassan Shamekh2; Rokaia abd elkhalek abdo2; Sohair Ezzi2; Manal Hassan Ahmed3
1Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University.
2Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
3Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University
Abstract
Background: Discontinuation of contraception is an issue of public health significance, since it often leads to unintended pregnancies that are costly to the individual and public as a whole. Objective: explore the factors associated with discontinuation of using hormonal contraceptives. Settings: The study was carried out at 20 Family Planning Clinics; 4 outpatient clinics affiliated to 4 hospitals, The remaining 16 Family Planning outpatient clinics affiliated to Family Health centers. Tools: Three main tools were used in this study, The first tool was Socio-demographic and reproductive history. The second tool Women's knowledge about hormonal contraceptive methods. The third tool was Factors associated with discontinuation of hormonal contraceptive methods. Results: findings of the present study revealed that the most (94.5%) of the studied subjects had poor knowledge about the hormonal contraceptive methods, and the majority ( 86% )of the studied women discontinued hormonal contraceptive methods due to health factors. conclusion: the current study showed that there is statistical significance between women’s knowledge and the factors affected discontinuation of using hormonal contraceptive methods. Recommendations: Strengthening health education and improving counseling, conclusion practice for women and couples seeking FP services, especially on hormonal contraceptive methods .
Keywords
Hormonal contraceptive methods; Discontinuation
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