Contraception is an important issue in public health; especially when maternal risks and morbidities are considered. There is a need for consciousness about the contraceptive choices. The reproductive age women in Turkey may be stubborn or may choose to believe heath information. The oral contraceptive drugs are not used because of wrong beliefs. This survey study aims to investigate the consciousness and knowledge about the oral contraceptives in 3 different areas in Turkey.
In this study; surveys will be given to reproductive age women admitting to the obstetrics and gynecology departments in 3 different cities of Turkey. Survey questions start with the education and socioeconomical status of the participants. Mainly the questions include the knowledge, ever use about oral contraceptives.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Karabuk University Hospital
Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGAcıbadem Private Hospital
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGUfuk University Dr Ridvan Ege Hospital
Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGKnowledge about oral contraceptives
The number of participants who had knowledge about the correct use of OC pills
Time frame: 6 months of survey study
Contraindications of OC pills
The number of participants who know the contraindications of OC pills /The number of participants who think that OC pills cause infertility
Time frame: 6 months of survey study
Knowledge difference in between different regions
The number of participants who had knowledge about the correct use of OC pills in different regions
Time frame: 6 months of survey study
Oral contraceptive use
The number of participants that have ever used oral contraceptive pills
Time frame: 6 months of survey study
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