MP CHO - 2022
Community Health Nursing
Easy
Which of the following is an indicator of the prevalence of contraceptive practice in the community?
Appeared in: MP CHO - 2022
Explanation
- The Couple Protection Rate (CPR) is a direct statistical measure of contraceptive use within a population.
- It is calculated as the percentage of 'eligible couples' who are effectively using an approved method of contraception.
- A higher CPR indicates greater prevalence of contraceptive practice and is a key performance indicator for family planning programs, reflecting their reach and impact.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: This refers to a specific subgroup of couples (e.g., those with 2 or more children) prioritized for family planning services, not a measure of overall prevalence.
- Option B: This term defines the total population at risk (married women in the reproductive age group) and serves as the denominator for calculating the CPR. It is not the rate itself.
- Option D: This is a social or behavioral goal promoted by family planning programs, not a statistical indicator of current contraceptive use.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indicators of Contraceptive Prevalence in Community Health as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- For a community health nurse, tracking CPR is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of family planning outreach and education programs.
- A low CPR in a specific area might signal the need for increased awareness campaigns, better access to contraceptives, or addressing cultural barriers.
- What if? If the CPR is high but the birth rate is not decreasing as expected, the nurse should investigate the effectiveness of the methods being used (using data like the Pearl Index) and the consistency of use.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the core question: it asks for an 'indicator' of 'prevalence'.
- An 'indicator' is a statistical measure, a rate, or a percentage. 'Prevalence' refers to how widespread something is at a specific time.
- Analyze the options: 'Target couples' and 'Eligible couples' are population groups (denominators or subsets), not rates.
- 'Small family norm' is a concept or goal, not a measurement.
- 'Couple Protection Rate' is explicitly a 'rate', which fits the definition of a statistical indicator for measuring prevalence.
- Therefore, by elimination and definition, the Couple Protection Rate is the only option that functions as a statistical indicator of prevalence.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Indicators of Contraceptive Prevalence in Community Health
- Stem keywords: indicator, prevalence, contraceptive practice, community
- Lead-in keywords: Which of the following is
- Clinical cues: The care setting changes urgency, monitoring level, and the expected nursing action.
- Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart C (pp 404-604 of 604) p. 186-188
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