Perception of Self Administration of Subcutaneous Depot Medroxy-progesterone Acetate in Clients Attending Family Planning Clinic of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital .

Abstract

Abstract

Introduction

Injectable contraception is among the most popular modern methods and women’s interest in it is growing. This is because of its effectiveness, reversibility, long action and potential for discreteness. However, it is one of the contraceptives difficult to access because it needs the availability of a health care worker to administer it.

Objectives: To assess the knowledge of, the interest in, the prevalence of use of DMPA-SC and willingness of clients to use self-administered DMPA –SC. Cross-sectional survey.

Methodology: A total of 423 women participated in the study. Data were obtained through a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using SPSS Version 28.0.1. Descriptive statistics and Chi‑square test were carried out.

Results: The prevalence of use of DMPA- SC was found to be 6.6%, 22.2% were aware of DMPA-SC as a method of contraception, 57% had a good perception of DMPA-SC, and 29.3% are willing to use DMPA-SC for contraception. Participants with high income (≥150000) were more likely to know about DMPA-SC as a contraceptive (p-value 0.001), Participants who have ever used DMPA-SC and that are employed were found to be more willing to use DMPA-SC/SI (p-value 0.031).

Conclusion: This study demonstrated that only 22% of the respondents are aware of DMPA-SC, with a little over half having a good perception of it as a method of contraception. However only 29% are willing to use DMPA-SC/SI as a method of contraception.

Keywords; Contraception, subcutaneous, injection