Pattern of contraceptive use, determinants and fertility intentions among tribal women in Kerala, India: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the pattern of contraceptive use and its determinants, knowledge regarding contraceptives including oral contraceptive pills and fertility intentions among tribal women in the reproductive age group.

Design

Community-based cross-sectional study.

Setting

Community development blocks in a predominantly tribal district of Wayanad in Kerala, India.

Participants

Women in the reproductive age group (15-49 years) from the tribal groups in the district numbering 2495.

Outcome measures

PRIMARY: Prevalence of contraceptive use and its determinants.

Secondary

Knowledge regarding contraceptives in general, oral contraceptives and fertility intentions.

Results

The mean age of the study participants was 30.8 years (SD=9.8) and belong

SUBMITTER: Sreedevi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9006194 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature