THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF LIVED PSYCHOSOCIAL EXPERIENCES WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE USERS IN FAISALABAD (PAKISTAN)
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Abstract
Background; the Current study was conducted to assess the lived psychosocial experiences of women with using contraceptive. Contraceptive means adopting measure for birth control, although contraceptive implants are very effective in their functions but they have certain side effects. There are fears and side effects that bear some women from uptake and continued contraceptive use.1
METHOD; in depth twenty interview were conducted in Faisalabad at different places with females using contraceptives approved from government and private center by trained psychologist, interview recorded and transcribed, and thematic analysis carried out through initial Coding subthemes and main themes generated.
Results three major themes were identified, physiological issues, psychological issues and social issues.
Conclusion; it has been concluded that contraceptive although having useful effects yet they have side effects also which disturbed female physical, psychological and as well as social life.
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