A Follow-up of Tubectomy Clients in Bangladesh
Swenson, I; Jahan, F Akhtar; Khan, A Rahman
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 17(1): 47-50
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 DOI: 10.1002/j.1879-3479.1979.tb00114.xDocument Number: 575203
Five hundred twenty-one tubectomy clients from two health centers and one sterilization camp were interviewed 1-4 years after their tubectomies to determine: (a) demographic characteristics, (b) reasons for selecting tubectomy and (c) long-term satisfaction. Essentially no differences in demographic characteristics or long-term satisfaction were observed between urban and rural clients or by the type of center where the tubectomies were performed. Means ages of the clients were 31-32 years; mean parity was 7. Fifty-four percent of the rural and 85% of the urban patients had used contraceptives before tubectomy. Ninety-five percent or more of the patients stated that they were satisfied with the tubectomy.