الفهرس 
Types of family planning methods: the choice of family
Descriptive research design was used to conduct this study.Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Emergency contraceptive methods play important role in the reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality and unwanted pregnancy. Unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion are the main causes for the increase of maternal death. According to the 2008 World Health Organization estimates that about 14% of maternal deaths in Africa were due to unsafe abortion. Emergency contraceptive methods are the only method that are used after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent occurrence of unwanted pregnancy .There are two types of ECM emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and copper IUDs (EIUDs). ECPs should be taken within 72 hours on two doses with 12hours apart while EIUDs should be inserted within five days. Emergency contraceptive methods should be taken in correct and appropriate time to increase their efficacy. Therefore lack of knowledge about different types of ECM , correct time and correct dose can lead to decrease efficacy of ECM in prevent unwanted pregnancy . So that, comprehensive knowledge about types of ECM, indication and positive behavior regarding ECM are critical determinants of prevention of unplanned pregnancy and consequently decrease maternal morbidity and mortality. Therefore the aim of the present study was to identify the relation between women’s knowledge and health related behavior regarding emergency contraceptive methods. To fulfill the study aim:- Setting:-The study was conducted at the family planning clinics of Tanta University and El-Menshawy Hospital, two Maternal and Child Health care centers (Tanta Tanie at El- Embaby Street and Tanta rabae at Kohafa.) and two medical centers (medical center at Botros and medical center at Siger) affiliated to the Ministry of Health representing the two sectors of Tanta City. Subjects: A convenient sample of 250 married women who fulfilled the inclusive criteria: Age ranged from 20-45 years old and those who were using or used emergency contraceptive methods. Tools of data collection: To achieve the aim of the study the following tools were used: Tool (I): Structured interview schedule: was developed by the researcher to asses basic data about the study subject related to: Part one: Socio-demographic characteristics of women: women’s age, age at marriage, duration of current marriage, level of education, occupation, residence, number of family members and family income. Part two: Women’s menstrual history: age of menarche, duration of menstrual blood flow, amount of menstruation, interval of menstruation menstrual abnormalities and signs and symptoms of premenstrual tension syndrome. Part three: Contraceptive history: a. General contraceptive methods: type and duration of used contraceptive method, termination, time and causes of termination and methods that were used after termination of contraceptive methods. b. Emergency contraceptive methods (ECM): type, reason, time, duration of used emergency contraceptive methods, frequency of used emergency contraceptive methods as well as termination time and causes of termination of used emergency contraceptive methods. Tool (II): Women’s knowledge about emergency contraceptive methods: This tool was developed by the researcher to collect women knowledge about ECM including types, indication, contraindication and correct time, correct dose and its side effects. Tool (III): Women’s health related behavior toward emergency contraceptive methods: This tool was developed by the researcher based on relevant and recent literature to assess the women’s health related behavior.