Abstract
Background: The unmet needs for contraception in our country is about 13%.Therefore in order to achieve a good community health and to reduce the unwanted pregnancy rates a good contraceptive advice is the need of hour.
Methods: The present study was a longitudinal hospital based study which was conducted at Lal Ded Hospital, an associated hospital of Government Medical College Srinagar with an aim to estimate the acceptance, compliance and factors influencing continuation rates of Depot medroxy progesterone acetate among women attending Lal Ded Hospital in Kashmir for contraceptive advices. The study was conducted over the time period of 15 months. Meticulous follow up was kept for all the women recruited in the study.
Results: The study concluded that depot medroxy progesterone acetate is highly effective contraceptive with low failure rate, and high acceptability when women are effectively counselled. Also, it should be made freely and easily available through health care facilities.
Conclusions: It should be available as a first line method to all who wish to opt for reversible methods of contraceptive.
Keywords: Antara, Acceptance, Contraceptive, Counselling, DMPA.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Fariha Aman
Medical Officer, Incharge Family Planning Clinic LD Hospital Srinagar, Kashmir
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i12.56
