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%)