Factors for the Limited Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives among Female Health Care Professionals of Reproductive Age in Pakistan's Twin Cities

Background:The most successful method of reversible contraception is long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).Most women are pleased with LARC techniques, however spotting and unexpected bleeding are typical causes for discontent and abandoning the treatment altogether.Hormonal birth control implants such as Implanon, Norplant, and Nexplanon, as well as the hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) Paragard and Mirena, are also considered LARCs.Objective: To determine the level of awareness and factors that affect the use of LARCs among female health care professionals Methodology: From June 1st, 2022, to June 30th, 2022, researchers in Twin Cities, Pakistan surveyed 130 reproductive-age female health care employees at five different healthcare institutions using a cross-sectional methodology.By use of a lottery system, participants were chosen at random.The chosen individuals completed a questionnaire.SPSS v23 was used to input and evaluate the data. Results:A sample size of 130 (N) was collected in which 30 were doctors, 50 were para-medical staff and 50 were from nursing.Level of awareness was about 80% while believe in myths was about 60% of our selected participants.False believes and intentions towards LARCs is more than the other contraceptive methods. Conclusion:Current acceptance of LARC among health professionals of reproductive age is 60%.LARC adoption was completely dominated by short-term family planning methods.Factors such as age of respondents, attitude of spouse or partner, discussion with spouse or partner, and use of LARC before the study were statistically significant and associated with LARC adoption.