Factors affecting adoption of family planning methods in Nagongera town council in Tororo district.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the factors affecting adoption of family planning methods in Nagongera town council in Tororo district. Family planning (FP) is a voluntary and informed decision by an individual or couple on the number of children to have and when to have them, by use of modern or natural FP methods. Modern FP methods commonly available include oral contraceptives, Depot Medroxy-Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) injections, Implants, condoms, diaphragms, Intra Uterine Devices (IUD) and voluntary sterilization (vasectomy and tubal ligation). The traditional methods include Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) and Fertility Awareness Based methods (FAB). In this study, the majority of PLWHA seeking TASO services reported use of some method of FP. Condoms were the most frequently reported FP method yet condoms are not primarily used for FP purposes among PLWHA. Current use of modern contraceptive options other than condoms was at 13%. Knowledge about FP methods and approval of one’s spouse were significant predictors of FP use. Other factors that were more likely to be associated with FP use were FP counseling provided by TASO, HIV seropositivity, and access to FP methods.