Muslim women's views and experiences of family planning in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Islamic beliefs are associated with decreased contraceptive use compared to other religions, and Muslim women's contraceptive needs are often unmet. Research is needed to provide an in-depth understanding of the complex set of barriers to Muslim women's contraceptive use. Therefore, we aimed to explore Muslim women's awareness and experiences with family planning in Saudi Arabia and investigate barriers to contraceptive use and access to family planning.

Methods

A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with women in a public hospital, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January and June 2019. Data was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Twenty-eight women participated in the study. Women's contraceptive awareness was limited to two

SUBMITTER: Alomair N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10675866 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature