Halasa, K; (1992) Patterns, attitudes and practice of contraceptive use among a group of women in Amman. Masters thesis (M.Sc), UCL (University College London).

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Abstract

A study of women of child bearing age, health professionals, school teachers, pharmacists and religious leaders was performed in order to assess attitudes and practices towards contraception. Responses from older women (>30 years old group) were compared with responses from younger women (<30 years old group). Contraceptive techniques, including prolonged breastfeding, were used by 44% and 66% of younger and older women respectively. The IUD was the most popular method in both groups. However, a considerable proportion of women showed very limited knowledge of contraceptive technology. The importance of the views of husbands, religious leaders, school teachers, pharmacists was assessed. Husband's education was a key factor in encouraging the use of contraception (1I TD, withdrawal, but not the contraceptive pill). Women obtained most of their contraceptive knowledge from friends and relations rather than health professionals and school teachers. The implication of these results with reference to changes in future family planning services in Jordan are discussed.

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