Shafiul Haque

Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Original Article   
  User Experience, Knowledge and Practice of Oral Contraceptive: A Study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Afnan A. Al-Mass, Batol S. Al-Shahrani, Areej N. Al-Mweisheer, Sana A. Tulbah, Sahar Syed, Razique Anwer and Shafiul Haque*
  
  Background: Contraceptive pills continued to be one of the most common methods of contraception used by majority of women. Across all ages, women in their twenties are the most likely to use oral contraceptives (OCs). This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of use of OCs and assess the knowledge, behavior and practice of OCs among women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 477 Saudi women residing in Riyadh city of Saudi Arabia was conducted using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Results: This study had a high response rate of ~96%. The majority (76.4%) of the respondents were in the age group of 21-30 years and nearly half (52%) of the respondents were married. Most of the respondents (~78%) had good knowledge about OCs in relevance with pregnancy prevention.. Read More»