TITLE:
Assessing the Level of Satisfaction with Oral Contraceptive Pills and Injectables: A Descriptive Study in Kwabre East Municipality
AUTHORS:
Nana Ama Adusah, Paul Asiedu, Jane Acquaye, Amaning Kwarteng Emmanuel, Charles Mawunyo Senaya
KEYWORDS:
Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs), Injectables, Satisfaction, Contraceptive Use, Knowledge Gaps
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.11 No.11,
November
25,
2024
ABSTRACT: This study employs a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design to assess the satisfaction levels among 380 women aged 15 - 49 using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) and injectables in the Kwabre East Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Data were collected via self-completed and interviewer-administered questionnaires, focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about contraceptives, sources of contraceptives, and satisfaction levels with OCPs and injectables. Findings reveal high overall satisfaction despite notable side effects like changes in menstruation and weight gain. Knowledge gaps regarding contraceptive types and emergency use were identified, emphasizing the need for enhanced education, effective side effect management, and improved contraceptive service accessibility. The study underscores implications for family planning programs to better meet the diverse contraceptive needs of women in the region.