Reproductive Autonomy, Family Planning Attitudes and Affecting Factors in Married Women of Reproductive Age

Merve Yazar Renkyorgancı; Aslıhan Turan; Berna Bayır

Makale detayları

Reproductive Autonomy, Family Planning Attitudes and Affecting Factors in Married Women of Reproductive Age

Yazarlar:

Merve Yazar Renkyorgancı | Aslıhan Turan | Berna Bayır

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Midwifery (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.149-157

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354624

pISSN:

2687-2110

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Özet:

 Objective: The aim of this study was to determine reproductive autonomy, family planning attitudes and influencing factors of married women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 344 women in Turkey between May and September 2024. Participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Reproductive Autonomy Scale, and the International Family Planning Attitude Scale. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS 25 software. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Statistical significance was assessed at the p.05 level. Results: Participants had a mean age of 33.537.81 years and 64.5 had university education or higher. The average reproductive autonomy level was 2.960.43 and the mean family planning attitude level was 138.2823.69. Reproductive autonomy was positively correlated with educational level, family planning use and family planning attitude p.05. Educational level and employment status significantly predicted family planning attitude p.05. Conclusion: This study contributes to the field by identifying the factors that influence the reproductive autonomy and family planning attitudes of married women in Turkey. This information can then be used to guide socio-economic planning of interventions targeting womens reproductive health. In this regard, it is recommended that educational programmes for women be expanded, employment opportunities be promoted, and community-based reproductive health services be increased.

 Objective: The aim of this study was to determine reproductive autonomy, family planning attitudes and influencing factors of married women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 344 women in Turkey between May and September 2024. Participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Reproductive Autonomy Scale, and the International Family Planning Attitude Scale. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS 25 software. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Statistical significance was assessed at the p.05 level. Results: Participants had a mean age of 33.537.81 years and 64.5 had university education or higher. The average reproductive autonomy level was 2.960.43 and the mean family planning attitude level was 138.2823.69. Reproductive autonomy was positively correlated with educational level, family planning use and family planning attitude p.05. Educational level and employment status significantly predicted family planning attitude p.05. Conclusion: This study contributes to the field by identifying the factors that influence the reproductive autonomy and family planning attitudes of married women in Turkey. This information can then be used to guide socio-economic planning of interventions targeting womens reproductive health. In this regard, it is recommended that educational programmes for women be expanded, employment opportunities be promoted, and community-based reproductive health services be increased.

 Objective: The aim of this study was to determine reproductive autonomy, family planning attitudes and influencing factors of married women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 344 women in Turkey between May and September 2024. Participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Reproductive Autonomy Scale, and the International Family Planning Attitude Scale. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS 25 software. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Statistical significance was assessed at the p.05 level. Results: Participants had a mean age of 33.537.81 years and 64.5 had university education or higher. The average reproductive autonomy level was 2.960.43 and the mean family planning attitude level was 138.2823.69. Reproductive autonomy was positively correlated with educational level, family planning use and family planning attitude p.05. Educational level and employment status significantly predicted family planning attitude p.05. Conclusion: This study contributes to the field by identifying the factors that influence the reproductive autonomy and family planning attitudes of married women in Turkey. This information can then be used to guide socio-economic planning of interventions targeting womens reproductive health. In this regard, it is recommended that educational programmes for women be expanded, employment opportunities be promoted, and community-based reproductive health services be increased.

 Objective: The aim of this study was to determine reproductive autonomy, family planning attitudes and influencing factors of married women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 344 women in Turkey between May and September 2024. Participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Reproductive Autonomy Scale, and the International Family Planning Attitude Scale. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS 25 software. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Statistical significance was assessed at the p.05 level. Results: Participants had a mean age of 33.537.81 years and 64.5 had university education or higher. The average reproductive autonomy level was 2.960.43 and the mean family planning attitude level was 138.2823.69. Reproductive autonomy was positively correlated with educational level, family planning use and family planning attitude p.05. Educational level and employment status significantly predicted family planning attitude p.05. Conclusion: This study contributes to the field by identifying the factors that influence the reproductive autonomy and family planning attitudes of married women in Turkey. This information can then be used to guide socio-economic planning of interventions targeting womens reproductive health. In this regard, it is recommended that educational programmes for women be expanded, employment opportunities be promoted, and community-based reproductive health services be increased.

Makale detayları

Reproductive Autonomy, Family Planning Attitudes and Affecting Factors in Married Women of Reproductive Age

Yazarlar:

Merve Yazar Renkyorgancı | Aslıhan Turan | Berna Bayır

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Midwifery (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.149-157

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354624

pISSN:

2687-2110

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reproductive autonomy

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reproductive autonomy

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Merve Yazar Renkyorgancı | Aslıhan Turan | Berna Bayır

Yayıncı: Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar: Midwifery (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.149-157

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 7/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354624

pISSN: 2687-2110

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Merve Yazar Renkyorgancı | Aslıhan Turan | Berna Bayır

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Midwifery (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.149-157

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354624

pISSN:

2687-2110