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44 articles for “contraceptives”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraception and current scenario: A Review of the Evidence
Abstract: India is a densely populated country with a population of 132.42 crores and is the second highest in the world. It needs to be controlled at earliest by various means of contraceptives. Globally 63% of females in the reproductive age are rooted to be using contraceptive methods, for a total of 716 million females worldwide. Although all parts of the world have seen a huge increase in contraceptive usage, at …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Contraceptive Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Newly Married Couples
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude regarding family planning and the practice of contraceptives among newly married couples attending NIUM hospital. This study was cross sectional and observational. Total 150 newly married women from the day of marriage to five-year span, visiting Screening Unit and Family Planning Unit attached with the OPD of Gynecology and Obstetrics of National Institute of Unani Medicine Hospital, Bangalore, were …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 Read article
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Awareness and Usage of Contraceptive Methods among HIV-positive Women in Delhi
Abstract: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic continues to take a heavy toll on women and children worldwide. Contraceptive use is an important and cost-effective strategy to reduce mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. This study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and practices about contraceptive methods among HIV positive women and factors influencing the choice of contraceptive methods in a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. A tertiary care hospital-based …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Assessment of Modern Contraceptive Utilization and Factors Associated Among Married Women of Reproductive Age Group at Mekelle City, North Ethiopia in August 2013
Abstract: Ethiopia is the second most populous nation in Africa. Its population has increased nearly seven times from 11.8 million at the beginning of the 20th century to about 80 million today. Where, only 27% in reproductive age groups are currently using modern contraceptive and number of factors could affect for effective use of modern contraception. But, still evidence showed that, as there is high maternal mortality and unwanted pregnancy. However, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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A Survey of Awareness and Willingness of Contraception in Married Males
Abstract: This study was carried out for assessing the choice of contraceptive methods and awareness among married males. Through Knowledge Index (KI), knowledge, attitude and practices were ascertained. The objectives of the study were to determine the choice of contraceptive methods and to know and to create awareness and willingness for different contraceptive methods among married males attending NIUM Hospital, Bangalore. This was a cross-sectional study and 1000 married males were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Emergency Contraception: Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Female University Students in South-East Ethiopia
Abstract: Abstract:Unintended pregnancy poses a major challenge to reproductive health of young adults in developing countries, many of which are performed abortion in unsafe conditions and others carry their pregnancies to term, incurring the risk of morbidity and mortality. It has been estimated that widespread use of emergency contraception may significantly reduce the number of abortion-related morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to assess awareness, knowledge, attitude and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Evaluation of Awareness, Perception and Utilization Towards Emergency Contraceptive among Female Students in Private College at Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia, 2014
Abstract: Emergency contraception refers to a group of birth control modalities that when used after an unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure within defined time limits can prevent an unwanted pregnancy. It used to prevent unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls. Evaluation of awareness, perception and utilization towards emergency contraceptive among female students is studied at Bahir Dar private colleges. An institution cross sectional study design was conducted among 616 female adolescents. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Awareness on Emergency Contraception among Married Women
Abstract: Background: Emergency contraception is a method of contraception that can be used to prevent unprotected act of sexual intercourse. There are both hormonal and non-hormonal methods of emergency contraception available. These methods are also called “morning after pill” or post coital contraception. Aim: The present study aims to assess the awareness on emergency contraception among married women. Methods: The community based study was conducted in selected villages at Mamandur. This …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Associated Factors of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia
Abstract: For girls and young women aged 15–19, pregnancy and childbirth is the number one killer. It’s the cause of 50,000 deaths of teenage girls every year. Ensuring that adolescent girls are able to use suitable contraception to delay the age at which they first become pregnant is a key part of the family planning challenge. Around 16 million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth each year. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–21 Read article
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Relationship of Non-Barrier Contraception with Reproductive Tract Infections Among Ever Married Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana: A Crosssectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Reproductive tract infections (RTI) have been reported to have a prevalence rate between 19–71% in various parts of the country. Contraceptives have been used since decades and the use of contraceptives and its relation with RTI needs to be evaluated.Aim: To determine the relationship between RTI and contraception among females of reproductive age.Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a sub district level hospital in Haryana among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Prediction of Likelihood of Contraceptive Method among Women using Machine Learning Techniques
Abstract: This paper presents the various machine learning techniques and early fusion approach for analyzing usage of contraceptive methods among women. The analysis has been done using various nine features that the usage of contraceptive among women is whether low, high or not at all. This paper also evaluates the effect of contraceptive prediction is affected by men, age, and religion. Finally, comparison of classification accuracy has been employed between 22 …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Impact of Safe Delivery app on Knowledge Regarding Modern Contraception Among Final Year B. Sc Nursing Students in Chittoor Dist., AP
Abstract: Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality, particularly in low-income countries, highlighting the importance of skilled healthcare providers. Mobile health innovations such as the Safe Delivery App (SDA) have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening knowledge and skills in obstetric emergency management. However, limited evidence exists regarding its role in improving knowledge of modern contraception among nursing students, who represent the future maternal health workforce. This study aimed …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Women’s Experiences with Injectable Contraceptives (Depo Provera): A View from Vadodara, India
Abstract: Choice of contraceptive methods is a key element of family planning that benefits both women and providers. Offering a client choice can help increase contraceptive prevalence rates; so this study was conducted to explore users’ perspectives on Injectable Contraceptives (IC). This qualitative study employed semi structured in-depth interview technique. Sixty women, who had experience of using IC either at the time of study or in the past, were selected from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Emergency Contraception: Current Status in India
Abstract: Worldwide, the incidence of unsafe abortion has increased in spite of gradual increase in use of contraceptives. About one-third of pregnancies are unplanned and 20% pregnancies end in abortion. Lack of knowledge on emergency contraceptives is one of the reasons behind unplanned pregnancies in many developing countries. As per NFHS-3, the overall knowledge about EC is meagre 12% among currently married women with several states having lower than 5%. Levonorgestrel …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Emergency Contraceptive Use among Female Students of Aksum University, Aksum, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Unintended pregnancy is a public health problem among young women in developing countries like Ethiopia. Emergency contraceptives (ECs) can be used as a backup in case regular contraception is not used, misused or failed. However, little is documented about sexual experiences and EC use in highly religious areas like Aksum where sexual rights may not be exercised freely. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing sexual experiences and EC use …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Technology Based Interactive Teaching Session Regarding Methods of Contraception
Abstract: The study objective was to assess the existing level of knowledge and effectiveness of technology based interactive teaching session regarding methods of contraception among nursing students and to find out association of knowledge score with the selected demographic variables. The research hypothesis showed that there was significant difference in pre-test and post-test knowledge score among nursing students, and there was association between posttest mean knowledge score with their demographic variables. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Clinical Evaluation of Vaginal Contraceptive Cream of Sapindus mukorossi, CONSAP: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Sapindus mukorossi also known as reetha is well known herb in ancient Ayurveda. The fruits of this herb contain saponins which showed excellent spermicidal activity in vitro and in vivo animal experiments. The formulation in the form of cream was prepared for human application. The safety and tolerability pilot clinical study was organized. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the contraceptive safety and efficacy of 2.5% cream …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Utilization of Long-Acting Contraceptive Methods and Predictors of Utilization among Reproductive Age Group Women in Addis Ababa Public Health Centers, Ethiopia.
Abstract: Long-acting contraceptives (LACs) such as intrauterine devices and hormonal implants are among the most effective methods that prevent unintended pregnancies. The methods are more convenient to clients who want to space or limit their births. But, their utilization is still very low and there is no strong evidence about the factors contributed to the low utilization level. The present study was undertaken to assess the utilization of LAC methods and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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RP-HPLC method for simultaneous determination of Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol in Bulk and their Pharmaceutical dosage form
Abstract: Oral contraceptive is used to prevent the pregnancy which is contain hormones to block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most of them contain estrogen and progesterone. Nowadays, usage of hormonal contraceptive is sharply enhancing; around 100 million of women worldwide are taking these drugs. With this drug fertility rate can be supressed as long as they want or plan their activity along with these drugs provide efficacy, reliability, …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 46–67 Read article
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To Investigate Hormonal Fluctuations in Male Rattus norvegicus after Treatment with 50% Methanolic Extract of Acacia arabica
Abstract: The use of medicinal plants in traditional and modern medicine has garnered significant interest for their therapeutic potential. Acacia arabica, commonly known as babul, is renowned for its bioactive compounds and diverse pharmacological properties. This study investigates the hormonal fluctuations induced by 50% methanolic extract of Acacia arabica in male Rattus norvegicus, aiming to explore its potential as a male contraceptive. Male contraception remains limited primarily to condoms and vasectomy, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 28–38 Read article