Abstract:
A Conciderable propotion (14.1) of participants could not name at least a single method of
contraception.The most importent factor regarding the contraception knowledge is the visit
by the PHM.Responders were more knowledgeble about modern methods than traditional
methods.The type of the local geverment where the respondent is living level of education
and the montly family income were associated with the knowledge on contraceptives.Tamil
and moor ethnicity and hindu and islam religion were associated with the poor knowledge
on contraception.Hospitals and privet dispenseries are underutilized for provition of
knowledge regarding contraceptives and this has to be improved.
