Feeling of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method

Eliane Vieira dos Santos; Rita de Cássia Maria dos Santos Frazão; Sheyla Costa de Oliveira

doi:10.15253/2175-6783.2017000100003

Authors

Eliane Vieira dos Santos Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Rita de Cássia Maria dos Santos Frazão Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Sheyla Costa de Oliveira Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2017000100003

Keywords:

Natural Family Planning Methods, Ovulation, Sexual Behavior.

Abstract

Objective: to know the feelings of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method as family planning. Methods: a qualitative study was carried out with eight women through a semi-structured interview and data were analyzed through the thematic analysis. Results:the results were organized into four main thematic categories: Use of the method and self-knowledge of the body; Insecurity as to the use of the method; Choice based on religious principles; and Complicity of the couple in the execution of the method. Conclusion:participants using the Billings Ovulation Method were satisfied and safe, and the participation of the partner was critical to the use of the method as natural family planning.