Correlates of knowledge of family planning among people living in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of family planning (FP) is a key determinant of contraceptive use which ultimately plays a role in attainment of good health and in conduct of clinical research. People living in fishing communities (FCs) have limited access to health services including FP and are targeted for future clinical research but their knowledge of FP and its correlates are scantily known. We determined correlates of knowledge of FP among people living in FCs of L. victoria in Uganda to inform future FP education programs in FCs.

Methods

We conducted a comparative cross-sectional survey among participants aged 15-49 years from Kigungu and Nsazi. Participants were asked if they were aware of any FP method. All those who responded in the affirmative were further asked to mention w

SUBMITTER: Nanvubya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7607714 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature