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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
A qualitative assessment of Ugandan women's perceptions and knowledge of contraception
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Volume 124, No. 1, Year 2014
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Description
Objective To determine Ugandan women's perceptions and knowledge of contraception. Methods Healthy prepartum women were recruited from a national referral and university teaching hospital to participate in 1 of 5 focus group discussions on contraception. Transcripts were translated and coded by 2 researchers using inductive and deductive methods. Results Forty-six women participated in the focus group discussions. The major themes that emerged were around family planning as a method to space pregnancies and manage finances, as well as men's roles in decision making regarding contraception. Notable among the many incorrect notions about adverse effects of contraception were fears about cancer and infertility. Conclusion The results indicate that, among the study group of Ugandan women, decision making regarding family planning involves a complex negotiation among women, partners, and families. Furthermore, pervasive myths may hinder a woman's ability to choose safe and effective contraception. These findings are useful to healthcare providers and the greater public-health community. © 2013 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Authors & Co-Authors
Morse, Jessica E.
United States, Durham
Duke University
Rowen, Tami S.
United States, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Steinauer, Jody
United States, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Byamugisha, Josaphat Kayogoza
Uganda, Kampala
Makerere University
Kakaire, Othman
Uganda, Kampala
Makerere University
Statistics
Citations: 32
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.07.014
ISSN:
00207292
e-ISSN:
18793479
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Exploratory Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Participants Gender
Male
Female