Causes of Switching from One Family Planning Method to Another in Rural Areas

Abstract

Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East and the thirds most populous country in Africa, the current fertility rate is at 3.5 which constitute a rise from earlier years, reaching a level last seen in 2000 according to the preliminary findings (Egypt Demographic Health Survey, 2014). “When users discontinue use because of method or service-related problems, they are at risk for unintended pregnancies. Improving continuation is a particular challenge because it requires advances in many areas simultaneously, including logistics, counseling, quality of care, and choice (Stover and Sonneveldt, 2017) The present study aimed to assess causes of switching from one family planning method to another in rural areas through: assessment the characteristics of women, assessing women's knowledge, assessment women's practices, assessment for needs and health problems (causes) of switching FP methods, Physical assessments for women, assessment of women's satisfaction regarding family planning services. A descriptive study was carried out in family planning clinics in primary health care units in