Need assessment of the “family planning” issue for the
women trainees who attend the Mamak Public Training Center
S. Turan1, and S. Bahar Özvaris2
1Hacettepe University, Department of Medical Education and Informatics,
Ankara, Turkey, 2Hacettepe University, Department of Public Health, Ankara,
Turkey
Objective The aim of this study is to determine the educational needs on
family planning for women trainees who attend to the Mamak Public Training
Center.
Methods In the research that is cross-sectional a test, which included
in 14 questions about family planning concept and using contraception methods,
was used for determining the women’s educational needs on family planning. It
was conducted on item analysis in the scale development process. The test was
administered in 22 March 2002, without any sampling, to the 594 women trainees
who were older than 14 years old and literate. 78,3% of the target group was
responded in the research.
Results The family planning scores of the women were
at range between 0 and 13; average score was found that 5,64±0,15 (total score
is 14). There were statistically significant differences in the family planning
scores according to the age groups and marital status. But there were not
statistically significant differences in their scores according to their
educational status and the training course they wish to attend. 79,3% of the
women stated that they would like to attend a training program on the women
health.
Conclusion Although the family planning scores of the women differ
according to their marital status and educational status, in generally, the
scores were lower than expected average scores (7 point). This result was also
similar to the result of women who are higher educated. Due to the fact that it
is important that some of the women have priority for training on family
planning, however, it was seen that all age groups need training on the issue.
KEY WORDS Family planning, Level of knowledge, Needs assessment