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Abstract Summary Barrier methods are a local contraceptive methods used for prevention of pregnancy by acting as a barrier preventing sperm from entering the uterus and the only one recommended for prevention of sexual transmitted diseases. These methods divided into male and female methods ,the male condom is the only male barrier known, while a number of different female barriers exist such as female condom ,diaphragm, and cervical cap in addition spermicide which used with other barrier methods for enhancing their effectiveness (Glasier, 2015). The effectiveness of these methods depends on their consistent and correct use. Although these methods are available, most physicians are overlooked and not prescribed due to lack of awareness about it’s importance and the right technique of using so that people may fail to use it, or change to other methods (Peipert, 2009). The present study aimed to assess couples perception toward utilization of barrier contraceptive methods. To achieve the study objective, a descriptive study had been conducted in two setting (Faculty of Nursing and Technical Nursing Institute at Ain Shams University). Summary 102 A purposive sample technique was used and this technique followed for daily data collection until its completion. 102 couples were included in the study which started from beginning of July 2015 till the beginning of October 2015. It has been done through Self-administered questionnaire sheet to assess couples’ perception toward utilization of barrier contraceptive methods The present study revealed that: About 32.4%, 30.3% of wives and husbands their age more than 35 years old respectively. In addition 73.5 % of them live at urban area. 34.3% of them their martial duration more than 9 years, in addition 52 %, 64.7% of wives and husbands have higher educational level respectively. The study illustrated that 22.5% from wives knowing barrier methods while for husbands 45.1% knowing it. Adding to 43.2 % and 51% from husbands and wives have satisfactory level of knowledge regarding barrier methods. there was a statistical significant difference between wives’ knowledge regarding barrier method and their educational level while for husbands there is no statistical significant difference between husbands Summary 103 knowledge regarding barrier method and their educational level In relation to couples utilization of barrier contraceptive methods 3.9% of wives used spermicide and 13.7% of husbands used condom. In addition to 54.2% of wives using spermicide incorrectly and 58.3% of husbands using male condom incorrectly The most common Causes for couples not used barrier methods as difficult in applying the method for wives that represents 23.5%. While for husbands are ineffective method that represents 29.5%. The study indicates that there was a highly statistical significant difference between husband’s knowledge regarding barrier method and their utilization. Concerning couples attitude 55.9% of wives had positive attitude regarding barrier method. While for husbands 66.7% of them had uncertain attitude regarding it. There was a highly statistical significant difference between couple’s attitude regarding barrier methods their knowledge and their place of residence. Summary 104 Based on findings of the current study, it concluded that: Despite couples know about barrier methods and had positive attitude, their utilization was low and improper. This returned to lack of awareness about its importance and the right technique of using. Based on these findings of the present study the researcher recommended; Awareness brochure for couples about barrier methods and its importance at family planning clinics. Further research is needed to be applied on large sample at different geographic area. Development guidelines to enhance sexual satisfaction among couples used barrier method |