FGAE:s arbete för att uppnå målen för familjeplanering i Addis Abeba, Etiopien : En kvalitativ studie om organisationens arbete och kvinnornas syn på preventivmedel och familjeplanering

The Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) is an active non-governmental organization in Ethiopia. The Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, hereafter referred to as FGAE, works to promote family planning and to create a safe environment for openness around family planning, contraceptives, and accessibility. However, there are still some challenges that remain. Reproductive health in Ethiopia is influenced by a range of factors such as healthcare, education, and cultural and traditional values. To improve the situation, a holistic approach is needed—one that includes education, healthcare, and a change in social norms. Working for family planning in Africa, but also in Ethiopia, is very important, because one can see women's desire for independence, education, work, economic security and well-being. The study shows that family planning is about more than providing contraception - it is about creating awareness and knowledge about family planning among both women and men. By educating and informing, FGAE works to strengthen women's right to make decisions about their reproductive health. The study was conducted using qualitative interview methods; two groups were interviewed. One group consisted of women who are involved with FGAE, and the other group consisted of employees working within FGAE. Most of the women interviewed married young and had low education and limited knowledge about family planning and contraception. FGAE works to raise awareness about these topics, despite challenges such as low education among the population and lack of resources. Many women often receive information about family planning and contraception through conversations with those around them. Even though the subject is sensitive and taboo in the country, FGAE has been successful in spreading knowledge, although there are still challenges in reaching the entire country. All of the women interviewed were positive about family planning and contraception.