The Analaysis Of Contraceptive Methods As Retrospective

In this study it is aimed to examine the contraceptive methods that the patients who applied to Clinic of Obstetricsand Gynecology in AhiEvran University Training and Research Hospital (AEUTRH) preferredand the demographic features of the women who got this service. The notes of 904 cases that applied for family planning between May, 2012 and May, 2013 were examined retrospectively in the study. Percentage, mean and chi-square test are used in the statistical analysis of the datum. According to the findings the most common way the women preferred is the intra uterine devicewith 57.7%. After the intra uterine device it follows respectively condom (23.1%) and oral contraceptive (12.2%). 7.0% of the women have not preferred any methods. It has been found out that regardless of age, state of education and accommodationunitthe women mostly use RIAone of the modern methods. However, it has been ascertained that as the time passes the frequency of using oral contraceptive decreases (p<0.05). In parallel with these findingsit is essential to provide the women withmore effective family planning servicesand to raise women’s awareness about the modern contraceptive methods.