Experiences of young women in using contraception in their first few years of marriage

Abstract

Introduction: Pregnancy prevention is an important concern in women's lives that changes in various periods. Contraception method selection is personally unique and can bridge between their experiences and their unmet needs. The aim of this study was to determine contraception in the first few years of marriage.

Methods: This was a qualitative phenomenological study. The population studied was composed of young women in their first few years of marriage (before their first delivery). The data were collected with in-depth and unstructured interviews and analyzed by Colaizzi method.

Results: The findings of the research were classified in 75 codes and four categories as following: impedimental factors, motivating factors, exchanging factors, abandon factors.

Conclusion: Young women mentioned positive and negative experiences in their first few years of marriage. Application of their experiences is useful to promote the quality of service and to fulfill their needs.