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September 25, 2025JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

Behaviour and Role of Community in Family Planning Practices: A Mixed Methodology Study from a Rural Area in Central Kerala, Southern India

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VMVM MidhukrishnaNDN DivyamolSZShilu Mariam Zachariah

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Overview

Mixed methodology reveals contraceptive behaviors in rural families, highlighting barriers and community roles.

Key Points

  • Modern contraceptive prevalence rate stands at 72.4%, with female sterilization being the most preferred method.
  • Major barriers to contraceptive acceptance include lack of awareness, privacy concerns, and social myths around contraception.
  • Data was gathered through surveys and interviews with eligible couples and family planning service providers to assess practices.
  • Addressing sociocultural barriers could enhance acceptance of a wider variety of family planning options in rural areas.

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Midhukrishna et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5bd69dc445aa9033b0639https://doi.org/10.7860/jcdr/2025/80036.21881
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