A Quantitative Study on The Relationship Between Education Level and Family Planning Knowledge and Attitudes among Married Women in Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract

Family planning knowledge, attitudes, and practices among married women in Islamabad, Pakistan, were quantitatively investigated using a cross-sectional survey of 300 participants. A systematic questionnaire was used to survey married women in Islamabad, Pakistan, to determine the relationship between education level and family planning knowledge and attitudes. The data, which described the demographics, level of knowledge, and attitudes toward family planning, were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages).These results showed that there was a strong general knowledge of family planning and poor knowledge with regard to specific modern processes. The views were generally favorable on the advantages of family planning that which had an advantage on the maternal/child health. Nevertheless, such socio-cultural resistance continued, because it is thought to be incompatible with religious or cultural ideologies. The existing practice was not optimal, and the major impediments were fear of side effects and cost. The research gained the conclusion that accurate knowledge, fewer misconceptions, and a positive, autonomous reproductive attitude were strongly linked with higher educational attainment. The results indicated a severe gap between awareness and regular practice that should be addressed through formal, specific educational interventions. The findings showed a significant discrepancy between awareness and routine practice, which calls for formal, targeted educational interventions.