Awareness of Sudanese Married Women About the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives

January 2020 in “ Journal of quality in health care & economics ”

Mohamed Awad Mousnad

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TLDR Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.

In a cross-sectional study conducted at Omdurman military hospital, involving 335 Sudanese married women, it was found that 82.7% were using contraceptives, with 60.6% using contraceptive pills and 22.1% using transdermal patches or injectable contraceptives. The study revealed that the awareness of these women about hormonal contraceptives was generally good, but knowledge about emergency contraceptives was low. The most common side effects reported were hair loss, mood changes, and weight changes. The decision to use hormonal contraceptives was often influenced by the husband's refusal and personal beliefs. Additionally, while contraceptives were primarily used for family planning, it was noted that half of the women lacked knowledge about the additional benefits of using contraceptives beyond family planning.

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