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Abstract
Family planning is the key for preventing the social, economic and health consequences that result from unintentional pregnancies. Women’s preferences for various contraceptive methods vary due to many factors. This study aimed to assess women preference for family planning method. Study design: A descriptive cross sectional design was followed. Settings: The study was conducted at Mit Salsil central hospital, Center for Motherhood and Childhood Care, Family Medicine Center in New Kufr, Family Medicine Center in Algjafra, Union Unit, Unit El Jawaber, glasses unit and Unit of Crimea. A convenience sample was used. Study sample: Two hundred and six women who attended to predetermine settings. Tool: A Structure Interviewing Schedule was used. It consists of five parts to identify socio-demographic data, obstetric, gynecological, medical, surgical, use of FB methods histories also to assess woman preferences of FB method, factors influencing contraceptive preference and choice, else, to assess woman received enough counseling from the nurse regarding family planning methods. Results: The FP method preferred by women was the hormonal method., (69.9%) Of them used injectable contraceptives, (58.7%) used oral contraceptives while (5.3%) used implants. Other non-hormonal FP methods were IUD (40.7%) and lactation (9.7%). The two major factors that affected contraceptive preference and choice were husband communication (53.9%) and religious affiliations (32%). Conclusion: The study concluded that main family planning method preferred by women was the hormonal contraceptives whereas the least preferred method was lactation amenorrhea. Injectable contraceptives were the most frequently preferred due high efficacy, easy use and reversibility. The reasons for refusal of particular method were due to difficulty in use or insertion or maintenance as well as experiencing adverse effect. Recommendation: Information, education, and communication activities regarding FP services should be strengthened by the MOH and target women before marriage.