Use Of Contraception Among Married Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

In Pakistan, rapid population growth and the non-use of contraception is a social problem. The present study focused on social, religious, and cultural factors that influence the use of contraception in the country,especially in study district Mardan In the present study, researchers used a quantitative research approach with a cross-sectional research design. In the study, a multistage sampling technique was used, and through a simple random sampling technique, 384 married women aged 15-49 years were selected from Mardan. The study applied descriptive and inferential statistics to draw a linear relationship. The major statistical result shows that Mullas (Islamic religious leaders) discouraged modern contraception use with OR 5.381, CI 2.423-11.950. It is concluded that Islam influences the use of contraception. It is recommended that religious leaders should be actively involved in family planning programs in Pakistan.