| Shrnutí: | This study looked at the men's perception on family planning, their knowledge and opinion
about different contraceptives, as well as the motivating factors of the male for accepting
family planning. Information was collected in December 1996 from Sherpur district
through informal discussions, focus group discussions with men below and above the age
of 40 years, religious leaders and with Garo ethnic group. Case histories of 6 condom
users and 6 vasectomised clients were also taken.
Men generally have a positive attitude towards family planning. They have definite ideas
about optimal family size and own fertility, and also have a high knowledge on
contraceptives. This knowledge mostly appeared to be superficial. Though there was a
trace of the feeling in men that contraceptives were women's responsibility. Men were not
properly by the programmes. Thus lack of information and under the influence of rumors
their supportive and user roles were hampered. The perceived limitation of male
contraceptive choice was also a major determinant of male contraceptive use. However, the
male method users were gen;:rally satisfied with their methods. The depotholders of BRAC
were found to be popular and well accepted by the male community, though their role was
not properly known by men. Male forums and male contact were found to be inadequate.
There was a gross misconception about the family planning registration card given by
BRAC.
To well publicize services and to promote the male contraceptives, to fulfill knowledge gap
about BRAC's Family Planning Facilitation Programme by strengthening male forums
were recommended.
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