Publication:

DMPA: acceptance and compliance in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India

Background The use of safe and effective contraception is the need of the hour in India, which has one of the world’s largest and fastest growing population. Contraceptive advice is a vital component of good community health.

Methods The present study was conducted in one of the premier teaching medical institute of Mumbai. The aim of this study was to assess the acceptance and compliance of DMPA (Depot Medroxy Progesterone Acetate) among women attending family planning OPD. The study was conducted over the period of 3 years. Meticulous follow up was kept for all the women recruited in the study.

Results The study concluded that DMPA is highly effective contraceptive with low failure rate, when women are effectively counselled. Also, it should be made freely and easily available through health care facilities.

Conclusions It should be available as a first line method to all who wish to opt for reversible methods of contraceptive.