Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Family Planning Options in Armenia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In many Transcaucasian and Middle Eastern populations, research in women's sexual and reproductive health remains limited, especially in Armenia despite recent political and cultural changes. This study explores the current state of family planning in Armenia while both highlighting the recent progress and identifying current barriers to reproductive health.

Study design

We conducted a mixed-methods study using both a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews with women and key informants in the field of women's sexual and reproductive health.

Results

Armenian women are familiar with many types of contraception. The use of modern methods has increased but remains low. Sexual education for women is uncommon and often sought through independent online sea

SUBMITTER: Rostomian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375319 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature