An approach to assess the practice on permanent family planning methods and their determinance among eligible couples at Madurai District

Abstract

The investigator intended to carry out a study To assess the practice on permanent family planning methods and their determinance among eligible couples at Madurai District . A comparative descriptive design was adopted for the present study. Conceptual frame work for the study was based on Pender s Health Promotion Model. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. The content validity of the tool and learning module was established by obtaining suggestions from experts. The tool reliability was statistically significant. Data were collected by using structured interview schedule on general, specific determinance and practice domains. The pilot study was found to be feasible. Main study data were obtained from the study subjects who had undergone permanent family planning in Government Hospitals and Family planning centre in Madurai District. Learning module pamphlet or C.D. on permanent family planning method was distributed to the participants and to the Health Care Provider of the centre for further motivation of the eligible couples to adopt permanent family planning method. The data were analyzed using descriptive, inferential statistical methods and interpreted based on the objectives and hypothesis of the study. Data gathered from 500 eligible couples out of which 200 female eligible couples were from urban and 200 female eligible couples were from rural and 50 male eligible couples from urban and 50 male eligible couples were from rural areas. Structured interview schedule was used to collect the data regarding general and specific determinance. Post vasectomy/tubectomy practice domains were assessed within three months/six months after sterilization among males and females respectively. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Learning module pamphlet or C.D. on permanent family planning method was distributed to the participants and to the Health Care Provider of the centre for further motivation of the eligible couples to adopt permanent family planning method.