A Study To Identify The Barriers Of Family Planning Methods In A View To Create And Train Self-Help Groups Among Married Women

Abstract

Introduction: The number and timing of pregnancies can be managed by the use of family planning methods. For effectively access and use of these methods, individuals must overcome some barriers to family planning approaches.

Aims/Objectives: The study aims to explore the barriers to the use of family planning methods among married women, to identify self-help groups for training married women on family planning methods, and to develop and implement a training programme through these self-help groups to enhance knowledge and utilization of family planning practices.

Methodology: Qualitative explorative approach based on grounded theory, was used. 40 women with more than 2 children, selected through purposive sampling. Data collected using a socio-demographic profile and a self-structured interview. Data was analysed using Colaizzi’s seven-step thematic analysis approach.

Results: The findings showed lack of awareness, social factors like participants were subordinate to their husbands and feeling shy to buy these products, Individual Factors like participants complaint that they faced side effects after using these methods, Perception factor like Participants agree that use of these techniques is a private affair they shouldn't discuss with others, were the major barriers for not using family planning methods.

Conclusions: This study shows barriers regarding family planning methods. There is a need for creating awareness for effective use of these methods.