Abstract:
The presant study was carried out in the medical officer of health area Homagama in
Colombo district.The main objective of the study was to determine the socio-demographic
characteristics of users and non users of temporary modern methods of contraception and
the reasons for their non use among the non users.Study revealed that 41.6 per cent were
non users and 37.7 per cent were users of the temporary modern methods.Among non users
34.8 per cent were practicing traditional methods while the rest 65.2 per cent were not
practicing any method.Reason for non use were practicing traditional methods.Fear of side
effects,or disapproved by husband and other family members.It is recommended that greater
emphasis should be given to the health education aspect of family planning.Good quality
counselling is necessary to bulid up client-provider interaction satisfactorily.
