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RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 443-447


Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023

Momenah Maqsood, Momna Mushtaq, Wajeha Najeeb.


Abstract
Objective: To analyze trends of contraceptive usage among the population of Mirpur District.
Methodology: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Mirpur District, AJK, Pakistan, from December 2024 to January 2025. Inclusion criteria involved couples with female partners aged 15-49, while exclusions included those recently divorced or absent partners. Data were collected from the District Health Office and the District Population Welfare Office. Statistical analysis used SPSS 25, employing t-tests and ANOVA to compare contraceptive methods and trends within the population.
Results: The average number of eligible couples seeking contraception annually was 40,907±4,309. Most eligible couples (73-80%) used temporary contraception methods. 93-97% chose modern contraceptives over traditional methods (2.5-6%). Among contraception users, 47.8% preferred condoms, followed by intrauterine contraceptive devices (11.3%), injectables (7.3%), oral contraceptive pills (7.0%), and implants (0.49%). Surgical methods were chosen by 20.6% of users. Overall, 74.07% used temporary methods, while 20.6% opted for permanent methods. Short-acting methods were preferred by 62.2% of users, compared to 11.8% for long-acting methods.
Conclusion: A strong preference for modern contraceptive methods was seen among eligible couples.

Key words: Contraceptives, family planning, Community health services.


 
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Maqsood M, Mushtaq M, Najeeb W. Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 443-447.

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Maqsood M, Mushtaq M, Najeeb W. Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 443-447.


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Maqsood M, Mushtaq M, Najeeb W. Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023. RMJ. (2025), [cited May 12, 2025]; 50(2): 443-447.


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Maqsood, M., Mushtaq, . M. & Najeeb, . W. (2025) Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023. RMJ, 50 (2), 443-447.


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Maqsood, Momenah, Momna Mushtaq, and Wajeha Najeeb. 2025. Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 443-447.


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Maqsood, Momenah, Momna Mushtaq, and Wajeha Najeeb. "Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 443-447.


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Maqsood, Momenah, Momna Mushtaq, and Wajeha Najeeb. "Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023." Rawal Medical Journal 50.2 (2025), 443-447. Print.


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Maqsood, M., Mushtaq, . M. & Najeeb, . W. (2025) Contraceptive usage among general population of Mirpur District: A retrospective analysis in the year 2023. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 443-447.


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