Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family planning and contraceptive methods among woman of reproductive age in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - 2020 - a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background:

Family planning is a regulation of pregnancy spacing by using contraceptive methods. It plays

an enormous role in enhancing women's and children's health as well as controlling the

population's growth. What is not yet clear is the degree of understanding and usage of family

planning methods among females. Therefore, this study aims to assess the level of knowledge,

attitudes, and practices of family planning and contraceptive methods among the females of

reproductive age in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods:

This study is a descriptive, cross-sectional study using pre-designated questionnaire among

women of reproductive age who live in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from July to September 2020. The

sample was randomly selected, and those who met the inclusion criteria asked to fill a

questionnaire survey. The data was collected then analyzed with SPSS.

Results:

The total responses 689, The mean age of our sample was 34.8 (± 9.04), and most of them were

in the age group 21-25 (21%). Furthermore, 67.6% had a moderate level of knowledge about

contraceptive methods. A good majority of the participants (69.6%) had agreed that

contraceptives protected the family and the community's health.

Conclusion:

This study found a strong relationship that demonstrates the impact of awareness and

knowledge on attitude, practice of family planning, and contraceptive methods for limiting the

offspring's number and spacing pregnancies. Also, it highlights the need for woman's education

programs. The results of the study will help physicians promote family planning services in

Jeddah.

Keywords:

Family planning, Contraception, Reproductive age, Saudi Arabia.