Family Planning Methods Among Women in Assuit Egypt

March 5, 2026 updated by: Kerols Tarek Fathy, Assiut University

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Different Family Planning Methods Among Women in Assiut,Egypt: a Cross Sectional Study

  1. To assess the knowledge , attitude and practices of different types of family planning method among women of reproductive age group, and their correlation with socidemographic and socioeconomic factors .
  2. To identify the reasons which withhold the practices of contraceptive methods .
  3. To provide baseline information that may help in improving family planning education and counseling services.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Family planning is a key aspect of reproductive health that enables individuals and couples to decide freely on the number and spacing of their children. Effective use of contraceptive methods helps prevent unintended pregnancies and supports maternal and child well-being . Despite its importance, many women lack sufficient knowledge about the variety of contraceptive options available. Limited awareness about how to use these methods correctly can reduce their effectiveness and lead to irregular or incorrect use. Socioeconomic and reproductive factors play a crucial role in shaping women's use of family planning, as elements such as educational level, income, occupation, age at marriage, source of information, number of pregnancies, and number of living children can all influence both attitudes and practical use of contraceptives . Access to healthcare services, including counseling and education, is another critical factor affecting the uptake of family planning methods, and women who receive proper guidance are more likely to choose and continue using suitable contraceptives . Community expectations and family support also impact contraceptive practices, as influence from friends and close social circles can either encourage or discourage women from using family planning methods . Local assessments in Egypt, including in Assiut, show differences in knowledge and practice among population groups, and understanding these variations is essential for designing effective educational programs and interventions to improve family planning utilization .

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

350

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Asyut, Egypt
        • Assuit University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

married women between 18 - 49 years

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Married women aged between ( 18- 49 ) .
  • Attending antenatal care (ANC) at selected health facilities.
  • Willing to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women with known psychiatric or cognitive impairments affecting judgment..
  • Women outside the reproductive age range (<18 or >49 years).
  • Women who refuse to give consent or withdraw during the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
-Questionnaire to evaluate the overall knowledge, perceptions, and actual use of family planning methods among married women in the selected areas of Egypt
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Questionnaire between married women aged 18-49 years
through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To explore sociocultural and economic factors that influence the decision to adopt or avoid specific family planning methods.
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
questionnaire to assess sociocultural and economic factors
through study completion, an average of 1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Assiut University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: ahmed mohamed abo el hasn, MD, Faculty of medicine
  • Principal Investigator: Ali Haroun ali, MD, Faculty of medicine
  • Principal Investigator: ahmed aboelsoud abden, MD, Faculty of medicine

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 2, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 5, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

March 11, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 11, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 5, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • family planning methods

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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