Unplanned pregnancy and the factors associated with the participation in the family planning program

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of unplanned pregnancy and the factors associated with the participation in the family planning program among pregnant women enrolled in the teams of the Family Health Strategy. Method: Transversal study performed in 2010, with a sample of 394 pregnant women. Data collection took place initially a screened of the women with unplanned pregnancy and then was applied to an instrument with issues related to family planning program. The magnitudes of the associations between variables were evaluated by the odds ratio. Results: It was observed the prevalence of 58% of unplanned pregnancies. Most women had not participated in the family planning program despite it being available. There was a statistically significant association between the participation in the program, age, method type and the place of obtaining it. Conclusion: The prevalence of unplanned pregnancy and factors associated with the family planning in this population point to low efficiency and adhesion to the program in the Family Health Strategy.