Predictors of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Towards Family Planning (FP) Among Pregnant Women in Fiji
Issued Date
2023-05-01
Resource Type
ISSN
10927875
eISSN
15736628
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85147959648
Pubmed ID
36781695
Journal Title
Maternal and Child Health Journal
Volume
27
Issue
5
Start Page
795
End Page
804
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Maternal and Child Health Journal Vol.27 No.5 (2023) , 795-804
Suggested Citation
Imtishal M., Mohammadnezhad M., Baker P., Khan S. Predictors of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Towards Family Planning (FP) Among Pregnant Women in Fiji. Maternal and Child Health Journal Vol.27 No.5 (2023) , 795-804. 804. doi:10.1007/s10995-023-03618-3 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/82058
Title
Predictors of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Towards Family Planning (FP) Among Pregnant Women in Fiji
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to determine the predictors of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards Family Planning (FP) among pregnant Fijian women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over two months in 2019 with adult pregnant women attending the Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at Ba Mission Hospital (BMH), Fiji. Data was collected using a self-administrated questionnaire. Statistical analysis included correlation tests and regression analysis in determining predictors of KAP. Results: 240 pregnant women participated in this study with a mean age of 26.02 (± SD = 4.13). The results showed a moderate level of knowledge (mean 14.95, SD ± 3.15), positive attitude (mean 20.56, SD ± 5.68), and good practice (mean 4.97, SD ± 1.73). Linear regression identified that women with more than seven children had a knowledge score of 3.65, lower than null parity (t value = -2.577, p = 0.011). Women aged 20 to 24 had a 6.47 lower attitude score than women aged 18 to 19 (t value = -2.142, p = 0.033). Women in defacto relationships had a 2.12 lower attitude score compared to the married category (t value = -2.128, p = 0.034). Fijian women of Indian descent had a 1.98 lower attitude score than the I Taukei women (t value = -2.639, p = 0.009). Women aged 30–34 had 2.41 lower practice scores than those aged 18–19 (t value = -2.462, p = 0.015). Conclusion: This study found a medium knowledge of FP among pregnant women. These findings support a recommendation for further research to implement effective strategies.