Knowledge and Satisfaction on Family Planning Methods among Mothers in Barangay Aguada, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental

Authors: Julie Peach A. Oga

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v13.i4.232617

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g9r6nn

Country: Philippines

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Abstract: This study assessed the level of knowledge and satisfaction regarding family planning methods among mothers in Barangay Aguada, Ozamiz City. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered from 100 purposively selected mothers through a validated survey questionnaire. The instrument collected information on demographic profiles, knowledge of family planning methods, and satisfaction levels, and results were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson correlation. Most respondents were aged 25–34, had completed high school, and earned between ₱2,000 and ₱3,000 monthly, indicating a predominantly low-income group. Findings revealed a generally low level of knowledge on family planning, with pills and the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) being the most familiar, while DMPA, cervical mucus, and withdrawal methods were the least known. Satisfaction with family planning methods was rated as average, with the highest satisfaction related to childbirth spacing and menstrual cycle regulation. Satisfaction with general health and sexual activity also fell within the average range. Responses showed minimal variation, suggesting a shared perception among respondents. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in knowledge based on age, educational attainment, and income, indicating that these factors influence awareness. However, only age was found to significantly impact satisfaction levels; educational background and income had no notable effect. The study underscores the need for targeted educational initiatives to improve awareness, especially among younger, less educated, and lower-income mothers, and suggests that age-specific counseling may enhance satisfaction with family planning services.

Keywords: Family planning, knowledge, satisfaction, mothers, contraceptive methods 

Paper Id: 232617

Published On: 2025-07-03

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 4, July-August 2025

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