Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraception Methods among Female in Pokhara, Nepal

Background: Improved knowledge and attitude regarding contraception enhance reproductive health, family planning, and the health of mothers and children. Additionally, it empowers women to make educated decisions and engage in society in developing nations.Data & Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted on females in Pokhara, Nepal. Responses were scored according to knowledge level; if a participant mentioned only one or no correct method of contraception, their knowledge was considered poor, but if they mentioned two or more correct methods, their knowledge was considered good. An interview checklist for contraception practice and a 6-statement, 5-point Likert scale were used to evaluate the attitude. Positive attitudes had a score above the mean, while negative attitudes were characterized as having a score below the mean. Results: The main sources of information on contraception were friends, family, medical professionals, educators, and the media. Ninety-seven percent of the 415 participants knew what contraception was. The majority of respondents knew that there were several birth control methods, including injections, pills, condoms, and more. There was a significant correlation between knowledge and attitudes toward contraception (

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Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences
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2025-04-03
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https://doi.org/10.46405/ejms.v7i10.551
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraception Methods among Female in Pokhara, Nepal

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Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraception Methods among Female in Pokhara, Nepal

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Background: Improved knowledge and attitude regarding contraception enhance reproductive health, family planning, and the health of mothers and children. Additionally, it empowers women to make educated decisions and engage in society in developing nations.Data & Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted on females in Pokhara, Nepal. Responses were scored according to knowledge level; if a participant mentioned only one or no correct method of contraception, their knowledge was considered poor, but if they mentioned two or more correct methods, their knowledge was considered good. An interview checklist for contraception practice and a 6-statement, 5-point Likert scale were used to evaluate the attitude. Positive attitudes had a score above the mean, while negative attitudes were characterized as having a score below the mean. Results: The main sources of information on contraception were friends, family, medical professionals, educators, and the media. Ninety-seven percent of the 415 participants knew what contraception was. The majority of respondents knew that there were several birth control methods, including injections, pills, condoms, and more. There was a significant correlation between knowledge and attitudes toward contraception (

Europasian Journal of Medical SciencesVol. 7
Pokhara University (NP), Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture (PK), Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (NP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Global Maternal and Child Health
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