POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
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students, knowledge and perception, family planning, public health, societal development
Abstract
Introduction: Family planning is a cornerstone of public health, with far-reaching implications for individual well-being, community health, and societal development.
Objective: The main objective of the study is to find the postgraduate students’ knowledge and perception towards family planning services.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad during January 2023 to July 2023. Data were collected from 550 participants to assess the knowledge and perception towards family planning. Data were collected through a systematically designed questionnaire. This questionnaire was designed to explore KAPs about the available forms of Family planning methods.
Results: Data were collected from 550 participants and majority of the participants (60%) were aged 24-29 years, with a slight majority of female students (55%) over male students (45%). Most students came from health sciences (30%) and social sciences (25%), followed by natural sciences (20%), humanities (15%), and other disciplines (10%). In terms of cultural background, 60% identified with modern cultural views, while 40% came from traditional backgrounds, indicating a diverse range of perspectives within the study population. High percentage of postgraduate students are aware of modern contraceptive methods, with 85% demonstrating familiarity.
Conclusion: It is concluded that while postgraduate students generally possess good knowledge and positive attitudes towards family planning services, there are significant gaps in awareness and utilization, particularly among certain demographic groups.
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Bushra Khan
Consultant Gynecologist, Oncologist, Department of Gynae, Ayub Medical Institution, Abbottabad Pakistan
Shandana Mustafa Jadoon
Assistant Professor, Department of Gynae, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad Pakistan
Arooj Pasha
Resident, Department of Gynae, Ayub Medical Institution, Abbottabad
Hira Nawaz
Resident, Department of Gynae, Ayub Medical Institution, Abbottabad
Rimsha Riaz
Resident, Department of Gynae, Ayub Medical Institution, Abbottabad
Fizza Saleem
Resident, Department of Gynae, Ayub Medical Institution, Abbottabad