The aim of present study was to evaluate relationships between contraceptive methods, their failures and educational status of women in Southeast Anatolia.152 multiparous women who use a contraceptive method and applied to Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of Ergani State Hospital were selected. Patients\' age, gestation and birth numbers, marriage period, the ratios of unwanted gestations and related curettage and educational levels were determined. The mean age of study group was 29.7±6.6 years, mean marriage period 9.5±5.7 years, mean gravida 3.5±1.8 (1-9) and mean parity was 2.8±1.3 (1-6). Applied contraceptive methods were as follows: coitus interruptus (42.1%), intrauterine device (IUD) (19.1%), oral contraceptives (15.8%), condom (13.2%), tubal ligation (7.2%) and others (2.6%). The frequency of IUD and oral contraceptives were increasing, parallel to increased educational levels of women (P
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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