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Asessing Utilization of Family Planning Services among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Yrs) in North Kanyabala Sub-Location, Homabay Sub-County

机译：在霍马拜县北肯雅巴拉分地区评估育龄妇女（15-49岁）对计划生育服务的利用

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Introduction The Kenya government in collaboration with other stakeholders involved in the provision of family planning services have put in place various strategies and policies to increase uptake of family planning services. These are aimed at increasing contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR), reduction in both total fertility rate (TFR) and unmet need for family planning services. Despite the various strategies and policies, total fertility rate still remains high at 4.6 percent, while CPR and unmet need for family planning are estimated at 46 percent and 24 percent, respectively. Methods The purpose of the study was to assess the utilization family planning services and to identify the determinants of demand for family planning services among women of reproductive age in North Kanayabala sub location, Homa bay Sub County The study used a cross sectional descriptive design to assess to realize the objectives of the study. The target population constituted women of reproductive age between15-49 years, who were identified through cluster convenience sampling. Primary data was collected from the women using a semi structured questionnaire. Data collected was cleaned, coded and edited for completeness and accuracy before it was entered into the computer package. Data was then analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results and findings The study revealed low usage of contraceptives compared to the national level (53 %). Use of the services varied in terms of level of education and sources of income. Various factors accounted for the low use of family planning services. These included partner’s approval, personal choice, pregnancy and the woman’s knowledge on family planning. Conclusion To increase the use of family planning services among women of reproductive age in North Kanayabala Sub-location, activities of community based distribution should be revived and enhanced, promotion of family planning education and activities at the household level should be accorded priority. Formation of lobby groups to enhance cultural change, awareness creation and counselling and integrating family planning services with other health care services are recommended.
机译：引言肯尼亚政府与其他参与计划生育服务的利益相关者合作，制定了各种战略和政策，以增加对计划生育服务的吸收。这些措施旨在提高避孕普及率（CPR），降低总生育率（TFR）和未满足计划生育服务的需求。尽管采取了各种战略和政策，总生育率仍然保持在4.6％的高水平，而CPR和计划生育的未满足需求估计分别为46％和24％。方法该研究的目的是评估霍马湾分县北卡纳亚巴拉邦分地区育龄妇女对计划生育服务的利用，并确定对计划生育服务需求的决定因素。该研究采用横断面描述性设计进行评估。实现研究目标。目标人群是育龄妇女，年龄在15-49岁之间，通过整群抽样调查确定。使用半结构化问卷从妇女那里收集主要数据。在将收集到的数据输入计算机软件包之前，请先对其进行清洁，编码和编辑以确保完整性和准确性。然后使用社会科学统计软件包（SPSS）对数据进行分析。结果与调查结果表明，与全国（53％）相比，避孕药具的使用率较低。服务的使用在教育水平和收入来源方面各不相同。各种因素导致计划生育服务使用率低。其中包括伴侣的批准，个人选择，怀孕以及女性对计划生育的了解。结论为了在北卡纳亚巴拉地区的育龄妇女中增加计划生育服务的使用，应恢复和加强以社区为基础的分配活动，应优先在家庭一级促进计划生育教育和活动。建议成立游说团体以促进文化变革，提高意识和进行咨询，并将计划生育服务与其他保健服务相结合。

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