Exploring misinformation of family planning practices and methods among deaf people in Ghana
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3972778 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah (0000-0002-0343-7940, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Patricia Anafi (Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health, State University of New York-Potsdam, Potsdam, USA), Paul Yaw Addai Yeaboah (Head, University Relations Office, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 50 |
| Pages | 20-30 |
| Publication date | 2017-06-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Reproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09688080.2017.1332450 |
| PMID | 28784063 |
| OpenAlex | W2618623890 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 15 |
Having a good knowledge of family planning methods is vital for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality resulting from unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. In this paper, we highlight deaf people's ability to discern various misconceptions about pregnancy, with the aim of assessing their level of knowledge on pregnancy prevention methods. The article is derived from a sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs assessment involving participants residing in two cities and a senior high school in Ghana. The needs assessment involved three focus groups with 26 participants, a survey with 152 respondents, and an interview with one health professional. Apart from the health professional, all the remaining participants were deaf people. Findings from the study indicated that more than half the participants lacked familiarity with pregnancy prevention methods. The findings of this study confirm other studies that there is a general lack of knowledge on SRH issues among deaf people in Ghana. Thus, although this study focused on prevention of unwanted pregnancy, which is just one component of SRH issues, the study provides insights into the broader SRH needs of the deaf community and calls for making these issues visible for policy-making
Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Family planning · Misinformation · Political science · Population · Reproductive health · Research methodology · Sociology · Global Maternal and Child Health · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |