Author:
Maheshwari Bharti,Zuberi Anam
Abstract
Objectives: To nd out the knowledge, attitude and acceptance of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive
devices (PPIUCD) among antenatal mothers.
Methodology: This is an observational study conducted in MMCH medical college Muzaffarnagar to assess knowledge,
attitude and acceptance regarding PPIUCD by antenatal mothers with family members by pre counseling and post counseling
questionnaire.
Results: A total of 120 antenatal mothers were studied from September 2020 to December 2020. Number of primi and
multigravida were almost same in the study. Prior acceptance regarding PPIUCD was only in 15.0%. About 44.16% accepted for
PPIUCD after counseling. Most common reason in 50.74% for non acceptance was fear of complications.
Conclusion: Knowledge on PPIUCD of our antenatal mothers is poor. Counseling of antenatal women and their families is
helpful for high acceptance of PPIUCD.For these women, the only opportunity to receive information about contraceptives is
during childbirth when they are in contact with medical personnel. Hence, it is suggested that family planning should be
integrated with maternal and child-care services in order to effectively promote the use of contraceptive devices in these women
who otherwise would not seek the use of such a device.
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