Rapid Training Need Assessment Survey For Family Planning

Aim Thus the purpose of this study was to find out the level of knowledge and difficulties faced by them by them in providing Family planning services in order to demonstrate the impending need for training of primary care physicians in this area. Objectives 1. To assess the knowledge and prescription practices about different contraceptive methods among primary care physicians.2. To identify the need for updated information on contraceptive choices among primary care physicians. Methodology Rapid training need assessment survey was conducted in four EAG states using a self-administered questionnaire. Total nine centers among these states were selected by purposive sampling. A semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire was administered to all the participants. Results On an average each participant (physician) caters 800 patients per month. Out of these, 82 percent seek contraceptive advice. Only 59 percent of participants responded that they were aware of newer contraceptives.94 percent responded that there is need of updating knowledge on newer contraceptive methods. Among them, 82 percent consented that they would undergo training course on contraceptive methods. Conclusion Many of the participants desired for training course on newer contraceptives which would enable them to cater contraceptive needs of their patients. The newer contraceptive methods were less familiar due to lack of knowledge about them. This rapid need assessment survey indicated that there is an impending need for training on comprehensive contraceptive methods of primary care physicians