Abstract
Background and objective Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) are an important method to reduce unmet need for family planning and for prevention of unintended pregnancy. However, IUD use in Malaysia is still low. Doctors play a major role in influencing IUD uptake among women. This study was designed to evaluate doctors' knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards IUDs and factors associated with their current practice. Methods A questionnaire was mailed to public and private contraceptive providers who practise in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Results A total of 400 doctors were invited and 240 (60%) of them responded to the survey. Of the respondents, 161 (65.9%) were from the public or government sector and 89 (34.1%) were from the private sector. The knowledge score of doctors was classed as 'average', and correlated well with their previous training level, working position, number of patients seen in a week and number of contraceptive methods available in their facilities. The age, gender, working duration, availability of IUDs in the premises and number of IUD insertions in a month were not statistically associated with the providers' knowledge. The use of IUDs was low, especially among private doctors, and was significantly related to their knowledge of the method. Knowledge scores, perception and practice were significantly lower in the private sector.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 200-206 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2018 |
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Keywords
- contraceptive practice
- contraceptive provider
- doctors
- Iud
- knowledge and attitude
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Reproductive Medicine
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding copper intrauterine contraceptive devices among doctors in Malaysia. / Kah Teik, Chew; Salim, Norsaadah; Abu, Muhammad Azrai; Abdul Karim, Abdul Kadir.
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AU - Kah Teik, Chew
AU - Salim, Norsaadah
AU - Abu, Muhammad Azrai
AU - Abdul Karim, Abdul Kadir
PY - 2018/7/1
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