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International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Abstract

Background: Despite the global increase in contraceptive use, there is a dearth of research assessing contraceptive use among married Kuki women in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. The purpose of this work was to investigate the knowledge, use and non-use of contraceptives and the socio-demographic factors associated with them. Methods: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. During the period of December 2018 to September 2019, interviews were conducted in ten villages of the Lhungtin and Saikul subdivisions of the Kangpokpi district in Manipur with married Kuki women who had at least one child. In total, 491 women were interviewed. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26 with statistical significance at P < 0.05. Results: Out of 491 participants, 141(28.7%) were in the age group of 31e40 years, 202(41.1%) were illiterate, and 267(54.4%) had a monthly income of 5001e10,000. More than half, i.e. 272(55.4%), had knowledge about different methods of contraceptives, and only 191(38.9%) of them use birth control. The participants' socio-demographics had a statistically significant relationship with the knowledge and use of contraceptives (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The non-use of contraceptives among the studied population was high. Lack of awareness is one of the important contributing factors aside from socio-demographics. Awareness programmes and accessibility of health care providers can combat the unmet needs of women.

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