Knowledge and Attitude towards the Use of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Pills among Reproductive Thai Women
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Objective: To survey knowledge and attitudes about combined hormonal contraceptive pills (CHCPs) among Thai women of reproductive age. Method: The survey employed descriptive research methodology in Thai ethnic women aged between 20 and 44 years in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, but excluding women who were breastfeeding or in the postpartum period within 6 weeks. The survey used self-administered questionnaires to collect the data on personal information, knowledge and attitude of the use of CHCPs. Results: The participants were 412 female reproductive women, with an average age of 29.6 ± 8.3 years and 66.7 percent with a bachelor's degree or higher. 30.6% of the subjects experienced the use of CHCPs. The average score of knowledge among the subjects was 5.42±4.03 out of the full score of 15. 66% of the subjects had knowledge score less than 50% of the full score. More than 50% of the subjects knew what to do when forgetting to take the drug and the benefits of certain contraceptive pills for treating acnes. While less than 25% of the subjects were aware on how to take medication continuously and precautions of drug use. Average levels of attitudes was 10.46 ± 2.86 from the full score of 15. Conclusion: Most Thai women of reproductive age in the study area had the score of knowledge on CHCPs less than 50% of the full score. Therefore, health professional should focus on providing knowledge on the use of CHCPs for service clients.
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ผลการวิจัยและความคิดเห็นที่ปรากฏในบทความถือเป็นความคิดเห็นและอยู่ในความรับผิดชอบของผู้นิพนธ์ มิใช่ความเห็นหรือความรับผิดชอบของกองบรรณาธิการ หรือคณะเภสัชศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ ทั้งนี้ไม่รวมความผิดพลาดอันเกิดจากการพิมพ์ บทความที่ได้รับการเผยแพร่โดยวารสารเภสัชกรรมไทยถือเป็นสิทธิ์ของวารสารฯ
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