Modern contraceptive methods knowledge and practice among blind and deaf women in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Evidences from various parts of the world reveal that women with disabilities are facing widespread barriers in accessing public services. Service providers and program managers do not grasp the relevance of their work and interventions in addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of women with disabilities. The present study therefore aimed to assess family planning knowledge and practice among women with sensory disabilities. METHODS:A mixed method approach using quantitative and qualitative methods was employed to collect the data. The study included 326 blind and deaf women using respondent driven sampling technique and 29 purposely selected key informants. We carried out the study from August 2016-April 2017. The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS and the

SUBMITTER: Yimer AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6884853 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature