Factors contributing to Low Uptake of Long Acting Reversible contraceptives among Women aged 18-45 years in Maanyi Health Centre III, Mityana District. A Cross-section Study.

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the study was to determine the factors contributing to the low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women aged 18-45 years in Maanyi health center III, Mityana district. Methodology: A cross-section study design was employed as a study design with a simple random technique as a sampling technique. Data was collected from a sample of 50 respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire written in the English language as a data collection tool; later analyzed manually by use of tally sheets and presented in distribution tables and figures with the support of narratives. Results: Fear of side effects, concerns among those who were currently using a long-acting reversible contraceptive method, location of respondents' home places, husbands' low levels of education, personal decisions about what type of family planning method to choose, inadequate support from friends/ relatives, inadequate counseling about LARC from health workers, long distances, long waiting time and un fully pleasant attitudes of health workers were the major factors contributing to low utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women aged 18-45 years. Conclusion: There is a need for more information to all stakeholders about the low uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives. Recommendation: The Maanyi health center III administration should continue to conduct community outreaches in different areas women were not in favor of the methods.

Keywords

• Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives
• Intra Uterine Device