Susana Lilian Wiechmann, Alexandre Mestre Tejo, Manuel Victor Silva Inácio, Arthur Eumann Mesas, Marcos Aparecido Sarria Cabrera
Prevalence of Frailty Phenotypes in Older People Living with HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study from Brazil
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
background india population exceeding 143 billion faces significant demographic challenges necessitating effective family planning measures nonscalpel vasectomy nsv less complex costeffective male contraceptive yet acceptance remains low especially compared female sterilization understanding determinants nsv acceptance crucial informed decisions family planning methods methods crosssectional study investigated nsv acceptance among males underwent nonscalpel vasectomy acceptors nsv spouses women underwent tubectomy nonacceptors nsv study conducted among 116 nsv acceptors 116 nonacceptors rural central india data collected six months employing predesigned questionnaire covering sociodemographic details reasons acceptancenonacceptance information sources statistical analysis done utilizing epi info 726 centers disease control prevention cdc atlanta ga employing descriptive statistics tests association results significant associations found nsv acceptance p005 age education study subjects age wife duration since marriage total number children incentives also played significant role p0014 opposition nsv mainly wives key factor nonacceptance 38 reasons acceptance included previous cesarean section 4052 simplicity nsv procedure 2672 wifes illness 2328 nonacceptance reasons comprised familyfriend opposition 38 lack awarenessignorance 2500 fear surgery 2328 study subjects perceived community reluctance nsv mainly due misbeliefs 3017 fear surgery 2758 illiteracy 2629 conclusion study highlights sociodemographic factors influencing nsv acceptance identifies key reasons acceptancenonacceptance communitybased interventions increased advertisement health provider counseling suggested enhancing acceptance despite challenges participant satisfaction nsv high findings contribute understanding complex dynamics surrounding nsv acceptance rural central india informing future family planning strategies