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Knowledge and Acceptance of Subdermal Contraceptive Implants among Mothers of Reproductive age group : A Cross-Sectional Study from a Selected Hospital in New Delhi, India

Author(s) Ms. Sakshi -, Ms. Rajalakshmi Murthi
Country India
Abstract Subdermal contraceptive implants are a highly effective, safe, and long-acting reverible contraceptive method that provides protection against unintended pregnancy for 3–5 years. Despite their proven effectiveness and convenience, awareness and acceptance of this contraceptive method remain low among women in India. Limited knowledge regarding the benefits, effectiveness, safety, and availability of subdermal contraceptive implants may negatively influence their acceptance and utilization. Assessing mothers’ knowledge and acceptance is therefore essential for planning appropriate educational interventions to improve informed family planning decisions.
The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and acceptance regarding subdermal contraceptive implants among mothers in the reproductive age group, examine the association between knowledge and acceptance, identify factors influencing acceptance, and develop an informational booklet to address identified knowledge gaps.
A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study was conducted among 100 mothers in the reproductive age group attending Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital, New Delhi. Participants were selected using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess knowledge, a Likert scale to assess acceptance, and a socio-demographic proforma. An informational booklet was provided after data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test, independent sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA.
The majority of participants were aged 23–30 years (57%), homemakers (90%), and belonged to nuclear families (51%). About 65% of mothers had never heard about subdermal contraceptive implants. Most participants demonstrated inadequate knowledge (65%) and low acceptance (65%) regarding subdermal contraceptive implants. A highly significant association was observed between knowledge and acceptance (χ² = 117.14, p < 0.001). Knowledge was identified as the strongest predictor of acceptance. Religion, occupation, and monthly family income showed a significant influence on acceptance, whereas age, educational qualification, type of family, number of living children, age at marriage, and duration of marriage were not significantly associated.
The study concluded that mothers of reproductive age group had inadequate knowledge and low acceptance regarding subdermal contraceptive implants. Improving knowledge through structured health education, counselling, and informational booklets can significantly enhance acceptance and promote informed family planning decisions, thereby improving reproductive health outcomes.
Keywords Keywords: Subdermal Contraceptive Implants, Knowledge, Acceptance, Mothers, Reproductive Age Group, Family Planning, Informational Booklet.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-09-20
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