Aspectos socioculturales en la elección del método anticonceptivo en población rural

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to determine the sociocultural aspects in the choice of contraceptive method in rural population. Family planning encompasses a series of care in relation to the sexual and reproductive health of the couple, focused on three different moments working with couples or users who are looking for a pregnancy or in turn wish to plan it, the next guiding family planning advice and lastly, support for couples with fertility problems. The methodology used was quantitative, bibliographic and descriptive, in terms of the sample was made up of 140 people, the same ones that are part of the population corresponding to the health unit met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results determined that 24.3% of the population does not seek a contraceptive method. 65.7% of those surveyed consider that religious or cultural beliefs did influence when deciding to use a contraceptive method. 62.9% stated that the way their partner participates in the choice of the contraceptive method is by mutual agreement. Regarding the factors of social or family pressure in their environment, 35.8% always or almost always influenced their decision and the customs of the community with 35.1% on the same scale referred to. It is concluded that the decisions are influenced at a medium level by the customs of the community, social and family pressure, as well as religion.