Ochieng, Lucy Mathoro2021-08-132021-08-132019Ochieng, L. M (2019) Access and use of information on contraceptive methods of family planning among married women in Ilala district, Dar es salaam, Masters dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.http://41.86.178.5:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15394Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr.Wilbert Chagula, (THS EAF HQ763.T34O33)The main objective of this study was to investigate access to and use of information on contraceptive methods of family planning among married women in Ilala district, Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The study specifically aimed at: identifying channels and sources of information through which married women access information on contraceptive methods of family planning; assessing the patterns in which women access information on contraceptive methods of family planning among married women and examining challenges faced by married women in accessing and using information on contraceptive methods. The study used mixed methods approach to collect, process, and analyze data. A total of 60 married women from Buguruni, Amana, Mnazi Mmoja and Muhimbili hospitals participate in the study. Also, eight key informants from the hospitals were also included in the study. Interview and questionnaire methods were used in collecting data. The study’s key findings show that married women need contraceptive information on : the kinds of contraceptive methods available; effects of contraceptive methods usage; advantages of contraceptive methods usage and the general information about contraceptive methods. Married women mainly depend on human sources of information namely health service providers, friends, neighbours and relatives to access contraceptive information. Some married women do not make use of contraceptive information they access. Furthermore, the findings indicate that income of women, format and language content and spouse’s disapproval are the main factors that hinder access to and use of contraceptive information. Basing on the findings, the study recommends training, partners’ involvement in contraceptive methods clinics and information repackaging as mechanisms to increase access to and effective utilization of contraceptive informationeninformation on contraceptivefamily planningmarried womenIlala districtin Ilala districtDar es salaamTanzaniaThesis