Current knowledge, attitude, and patterns of oral contraceptives utilization among XXXX in Jordan.

@entity1 @entity7280 @entity146 @entity6862 @entity1316 @entity1017 @entity10
BACKGROUND: Studies exploring the knowledge, attitude and patterns of @entity6862 use among @entity1 in Jordan are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and patterns of @entity7280 ( @entity6862 ) utilization among @entity1 in Jordan. METHODS: A face-to-face questionnaire inquiring demographic information and issues related to knowledge and use of @entity6862 was completed by @entity1 (n   =   1571), who have had used @entity6862 at least once in their lifetime. A model was created to assess the effects of knowledge, attitude and previous experience on the patterns of @entity6862 utilization. RESULTS: Jordanian @entity1 exhibited positive attitudes towards @entity6862 efficacy and safety. This positive attitude was approvingly associated with the patterns of use. However, only half of participating @entity1 reported that they knew how to use @entity6862 . About 60  % of @entity1 received recommendations for @entity6862 use from a physician. Moreover, @entity1 's knowledge about @entity6862 mechanism of action was obtained namely from physician (29.9  %). Side effects were reported in 75.1  % of participating @entity1 . Reported side effects were @entity10 (41.2  %), @entity1316 (35.5  %), @entity146 (33.5  %) and @entity1017 (28.7  %). Interestingly, the occurrence of side effects was the main reason for @entity6862 discontinuation. CONCLUSION: The study showed that @entity1 who have positive attitude toward @entity6862 tend to utilize them more appropriately. However, there is still need for educational programs to enhance knowledge about @entity6862 utilization in Jordan.
