abstract
This study assessed the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention in reducing contraceptive-related issues, particularly among women using copper-T IUDs, in a community setting in Coimbatore. Contraceptives, such as copper IUDs, provide long-term pregnancy prevention but may lead to physical and psychological side effects. Existing research highlights the prevalence of such issues, including bleeding, pain, and anxiety, among IUD users. This study involved 60 women, divided into 30 in the Experimental Group, and 30 in the Control Group, with pre- and post-intervention assessments of their contraceptive-related problems. The multicomponent intervention included educational support, dietary adjustments, and physical exercises. Results demonstrated significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group. In the experimental group before intervention, most of the clients 18 (60.0%) reported a moderate degree of contraceptive related problems and 12 (40.0%) reported a mild degree of contraceptive problems. Whereas after the intervention all the clients reported no contraceptive related problems. In the control group there were no notable changes in the degree of contraceptive related problems between the baseline and subsequent observation. Post-intervention, women in the experimental group reported no physical or psychological problems, while the control group showed little to no change. Notably, mean scores of contraceptive-related issues dropped substantially in the experimental group, with significant differences observed between pre- and post-intervention measurements for both physical and psychological aspects (p< 0.000). Findings indicate that a holistic, non-pharmacological intervention effectively mitigates contraceptive-related concerns, enhancing the overall well-being of copper-T users. This study underscores the importance of comprehensive, personalized care in managing contraceptive side effects. It suggests that community health nurses can play a pivotal role in implementing these interventions. The findings advocate for integrating such non-pharmacological approaches into nursing practice to address contraceptive challenges, promoting healthier, more satisfied outcomes for women.