Abstract:

Aim. The aim of this study was to detect the knowledge levels and and type of contraceptive methods in women living in the center of Yozgat, a central Anatolian city. Methods. This study was done in 441 women who agreed to participate into the study attending Obstetrics and Gynecology Service between October 2010 and July 2011 by using a questionnaire application. The inquiries were filled out by a nurse with face to face conversation. Results. Of the 441 women in the study group, demographic parameters was as the following: the average age 34.27 ± 9.3 years, gravidity 2.70±1.86, parity 2.00±1.5, abortion 0.30±1.2, and number of live children 2.05±1.25. The rates of contraceptive method usage were 72.4%. The most common used contraceptive method was detected to be intrauterine device (41%). The second and third most common used methods were withdrawal (23%) and condom (19.5%), respectively. The percentage of the women who did not use any contraceptive method was 27.6% and the most common cause of this condition was child expectancy (63.9%). Conclusion. In our study, the rate of any family planning method usage is 72.4% and IUD is the most preferred method. Among the participants of the study, the level of knowledge about family planning is 88.2%.

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