Factors associated with ever used of modern contraception among married men attending a primary healthcare clinic
- Author:
Rasina Nilofer Jabarulla Khan
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Author Information
- Collective Name:Rasina Nilofer Jabarulla Khan; Syahnaz Mohd Hashim ;Azmawati Mohamed Nawi ;Harlina Halizah Siraj
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Married men; attitude of family planning; spousal communication; ever used modern contraception
- From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2018;73(5):301-306
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Background: The practice of modern contraceptives still remains a sceptical issue in the society and dormant due to increasing objection of husbands who play a significant role in the family planning practice. Objectives: This study was done to determine the factors affecting the ever use of modern contraceptive methods among married men visiting a healthcare clinic in Malaysia. Material and method: A cross sectional study of 443 men aged over 18 years was conducted using convenient sampling from January 2016 till March 2016 at a primary care clinic. A self-administered questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristic, attitude towards family planning, spousal communication and ever used of modern contraceptive methods was used. Results: The proportion of ever used modern contraception was 48% (n=192). Multiple logistic regression revealed that spousal communication on family planning (Adjusted OR 15.8; 95% CI 7.0 – 35.6) and attitude towards marital relationship (Adjusted OR 1.1; CI 1.0 – 1.1) were significant predictors for ever used of modern contraception among married men. Conclusion: The proportion of ever used modern contraception is still not high. Men who communicated with their spouse on modern contraception and perceived family planning as means to preserve their marital relationship were more likely to practice modern contraceptive method
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