The effects of contraceptive use among women of Katakwi District
| dc.contributor.author | Clare Aisu | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-13T10:11:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-13T10:11:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-05-15 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.abstract | Contraceptive use among women in Katakwi district was explored in the research. Both advantages and disadvantages of contraceptive use, focusing on how it affected maternal health, birth spacing, socioeconomic conditions and reproductive autonomy across were evaluated. During research, a cross-sectional study design was utilized, targeting women aged 15 to 49 years. Structured questionnaires and interviews were utilized during data collection. Contraceptive use notably decreased unintended pregnancies, enhanced child spacing, and reduced maternal and infant mortality rates. [WHO,2023] according to the findings if the study. In Uganda, modern contraceptives use has been linked to better maternal health outcomes and greater economic stability, since it allowed more effective family size management. [UBOS AND ICF, 2022]. Women in Katakwi district who regularly used the contraceptives saw improvements in their engagements in income generating activities and household decision making and this was revealed according to the findings of the study. Some participants however reported experiencing side effects like irregular bleeding, weight fluctuations, headaches, dizziness which contributed to higher discontinuation rates. Furthermore, cultural beliefs, partner resistance and misinformation were identified as obstacles to consistent contraceptive use [United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA, 2022]. In conclusion therefore, the study stated that; while contraceptive use provides significant health and socioeconomic advantages for women in Katakwi district, challenges such as side effects, insufficient male participation, and sociocultural obstacles remain. To improve contraceptive uptake and continuation, it's recommended to enhance community education, ensure better access to quality reproductive health services and encourages male involvement in family planning initiatives. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3515 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | The effects of contraceptive use among women of Katakwi District | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |