Myths and misconceptions about contraceptive methods among Egyptian women and care providers others | ||||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||||
| Volume 31, Issue 3, July 2020, Page 124-129 PDF (239.74 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.219928 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Mohamed A. Ahmed; Abd El-Haleem E. Amen; Ahmed M. Ezz El-Din; Heba H. Ahmed | ||||
| Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, El-Minia Faculty of Medicine | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Several misconceptions about the consequences of using contraceptive methods such as; fear of infertility, cancer and tumors, Negative myths and misconceptions about family planning (F.P.) are a barrier to modern contraceptive use. Myths and misconceptions about methods can spread through informal communication via social networks and lead to continued negative perceptions. Aim and objectives: The aim of this study is to explore myths and Misconceptions about contraception among women in Minia governorate .Subjects and methods: This is a Prospective cross-sectional study, was carried on Women in reproductive period from age 18ywars to 40 years, at Minia university hospital, family planning centers, Central & General Hospitals. Results: the results revealed that there was statistical significant difference between women misconception as regard pills and other methods of contraception. Conclusion: One need to understand the level of awareness and practices in the community before implementing the family planning program. There is a need to educate and motivate the couple along with improvement in family planning services to promote the contraceptive. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| misconceptions; family planning; contraceptive; cross-sectional; Myths | ||||
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