Rev Rene (Jan 2017)

Feeling of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method

  • Eliane Vieira dos Santos,
  • Rita de Cássia Maria dos Santos Frazão,
  • Sheyla Costa de Oliveira

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 1
pp. 11 – 18

Abstract

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To know the feelings of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method as family planning. Methods: a qualitative study was carried out with eight women through a semi-structured interview and data were analyzed through the thematic analysis. Results: the results were organized into four main thematic categories: Use of the method and self-knowledge of the body; Insecurity as to the use of the method; Choice based on religious principles; and Complicity of the couple in the execution of the method. Conclusion: participants using the Billings Ovulation Method were satisfied and safe, and the participation of the partner was critical to the use of the method as natural family planning.