Contraceptive Morbidity : Is it an Alarming Issue in India?

Abstract

Acceptance and sustained use of family planning especially of modern spacing methods have generally been low in developing countries particularly in India. The use rate for modern spacing methods was only 6 per cent among the eligible couples in India in 1992 (IIPS, 1995). Although a multitude of social, religious and economic factors play a role in the decision to begin contraceptive use,' studies of the use effectiveness have repeatedly shown that the most common reason for discontinuing rise or low use is the perception of method associated
side effects. Contraceptive users often attribute any reproductive tract infection (RTI) or any common health problems to the method. The absence of complete pre-acceptance counseling including information on potential side-effects and low complications and post-acceptance follow-up result in discontinuation of the method (Jejeebhoy, 1995).