A comparative study on preference and usage of contraceptive methods among married women of selected rural and urban areas of district ludhiana, punjab

Contraceptive methods are used to alter or avoid the body's natural state of fertility, thereby preventing or reducing the probability of pregnancy without abstaining from sexual intercourse. A comparative study was conducted to assess preference and usage of contraceptive methods among 100 married women of selected rural and urban areas of District Ludhiana, Punjab by using convenience sampling technique, The findings of the present study revealed that, Male condom was 1st preferred contraceptive method both in rural area & urban area. In relation to usage, the most commonly used contraceptive method in rural area was standard day’s method & in urban area, it was female sterilization. While age, education, duration of married life & number of male child, had significant relationship with usage of contraceptives. Hence it is further recommended to do this study on large sample for better generalization. Moreover, an exploratory study can be done to identify the factors associated with usage of contraceptive methods.