Research Article
Nonscalpel Vasectomy as Family Planning Method: A Battle Yet to Be Conquered
Table 1
KAP study on nonscalpel vasectomy and family planning.
| | Yes | No | Cannot say |
| Knowledge | | | | Are you aware that vasectomy is an option for permanent sterilization? | 417 (97.4%) | 9 (2.1%) | 2 (0.4%) | Are you aware that vasectomy is done without any charge? | 416 (97.2%) | 4 (0.9%) | 8 (1.8%) | Are you aware that cash incentive is given after vasectomy? | 392 (91.6%) | 25 (5.8%) | 11 (2.6%) | Are you aware that there is provision for insurance if pregnancy or any other complication occurs after vasectomy? | 218 (50.9%) | 98 (22.9%) | 112 (26.2%) | Are you aware that vasectomy is done in one OPD visit only? | 106 (24.8%) | 221 (51.6%) | 101 (23.6%) | Are you aware that vasectomy does not require prolonged bed rest? | 269 (62.9%) | 111 (25.9%) | 48 (11.2%) | Are you aware that vasectomy does not affect sexual performance? | 298 (69.6%) | 83 (19.4%) | 47 (11.0%) | Are you aware that vasectomy is done without giving any incision? | 285 (66.6%) | 123 (28.7%) | 20 (4.7) |
| Attitude | | | | Do you think limiting family size is an option to stabilize financial condition? | 317 (74.1%) | 78 (18.2%) | 33 (7.7%) | Do you think family planning is also responsibility of males? | 384 (89.7%) | 30 (7.0%) | 14 (3.3%) | Do you find permanent sterilization a possible option for yourself? | 291 (68.0%) | 64 (15.0%) | 73 (17.0%) | Are you willing to adopt vasectomy as a method of family planning? | 146 (34.1%) | 189 (44.2%) | 93 (21.7%) |
| Practice | | | | Are you practicing any family planning measure? | 231 (54.0%) | 197 (46.0%) | |
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