Female sterilization as a method of contraception: women's acceptance and knowledge - a review
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Female sterilization is an effective method of contraception. The attitude, acceptance and the knowledge of sterilization as a method of contraception differs between women of different social and culture backgrounds.
This review focuses on women's attitude and knowledge regarding female sterilization.
In summary, the opinion on and knowledge of female sterilization as a scientific topic is underrepresented. The published studies demonstrated that there is, firstly, a good acceptance among women, especially in non-Islamic countries, and secondly, that there is a demand for more information. The choice of contraceptive method depends on reproductive status, completed family planning and maternal age, couple’s demographic situation, educational level and religious beliefs. The subject of sterilization is an important topic which has a great information deficit. Therefore, comprehensive education is particularly important in families with low income and low education levels. Furthermore, better balanced worldwide studies in different countries with greater population on the topic of women's attitudes towards sterilization are necessary in order to gain improved knowledge on this issue.
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