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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v196i11E17.4073
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Vol. 196 No. 11E17 (2025)
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Chau, T. M., Dao, D. T. T., Nghi, T. T. B., Truyen, D. T., Van, H. H. H., Anh, L. N., & Truc, M. N. T. (2025). Knowledge of family planning and associated factors among women aged 18 – 49 in Phong Dien district, Can Tho city in 2025. Journal of Medical Research, 196(11E17), 402-412. https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v196i11E17.4073

Knowledge of family planning and associated factors among women aged 18 – 49 in Phong Dien district, Can Tho city in 2025

Tran Minh Chau, Duong Thi Truc Dao, Tran Thi Bao Nghi, Dong Thanh Truyen, Hoang Hai Hoa Van , Lam Nhut Anh1, Mai Nguyen Thanh Truc
1 Trường Đại học Y Dược Cần Thơ

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This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to describe the knowledge of family planning (FP) and associated factors among women aged 18 – 49 years old in 2025. 405 married women aged 18–49 old in Phong Dien District, Can Tho City were selected to participated to complete a validated 12-items knowledge questionnaire. The proportions of women with good, moderate, and poor knowledge of FP were 46.9%, 51.9%, and 1.2%, respectively. Most women in Phong Dien District had moderate to good knowledge of FP. Higher knowledge was significantly associated with having a religious affiliation (p = 0.006), higher educational level (p < 0.001), and higher economic status (p < 0.001). Therefore, health communication and education programs should be enhanced, with a focus on women with lower educational attainment and limited economic resources.

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Knowledge, family planning, women aged 18–49, associated factors

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