A Comparative Qualitative Study of Misconceptions Associated With Contraceptive Use in Southern and Northern Ghana

摘要: Evidence from Ghana consistently shows that unmet need for contraception is pervasive with many possible causes, yet how these may differ by cultural zone remains poorly understood. This qualitative study was designed to elicit information on the nature and form of misconceptions associated contraceptive use among northern southern Ghanaians. Twenty-two focus group discussions (FGDs) married community members were carried out. Community health officers, volunteers, care managers also interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. FGDs in-depth interviews recorded digitally, transcribed verbatim, analyzed QSR Nvivo 10 compare in Ghana. Results indicate contraceptives widespread but similar both settings. Contraceptives perceived predispose women primary secondary infertility, uterine fibroids, cancers. As regular menstrual flow believed prevent use-related amenorrhea thought render acceptors vulnerable fibroids as well cervical breast Contraceptive stigmatized ridiculed promiscuous. Among respondents, condom generally inhibit erection therefore capable inducing male impotence, while Ghana, reduce sensation sexual gratification. The indicates are regions. Moreover, despite profound social contextual differences distinguish Ghanaians, prevailing fears shared respondents Findings attest improved communication provide accurate dispelling misconceptions.