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Birth Control Plans and Affecting Factors Among Women in Western Nigeria

Year 2017, Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 4 - 9, 20.03.2017
https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.295632

Abstract

Background: Birth control is a
practice by which couples space the number of years between children they plan
to have. It is widely reported that people who do not use any birth control
plan may lack access or face barriers to using it. This study is therefore
carried out to determine the birth control plans and child spacing, obtain the values
and norms that influence the knowledge and practice of contraception, among
women of reproductive ages in Western Nigeria with a view to making necessary
recommendations that would help improve contraception practices. Methods: This cross-sectional study was
carried out in Western Nigeria using a pilot-tested questionnaire. The target
population was women of reproductive age group in this district. A multi-stage
sampling technique was used to select the respondent. Statistical test of
significance was performed with Chi-Square test. Results: A total of 1219 consenting
respondents participated in the study with a mean age ± SD of 32.37 ± 8.95
years.
The main reason given for choice of contraception was
reliability, main source of information is through government-owned hospital
health personnel, male condom is the most widely used current method while
heavy menstrual period is the commonly known side effect. Conclusion: Indications show that educational status, religious
factor and economic status influence contraception choices, there is therefore
need for more campaign and public enlightenment programs on modern
contraception methods, importance, choices and benefits, crucially including
the religious leaders, in order to fast track, the information spread and
further improve the use of modern contraceptive methods.


Giriş: Doğum kontrolü, çiftlerin, sahip olmayı planladıkları çocukların
hangi yıllar arasında doğmasını planladıkları bir uygulamadır. Herhangi bir
doğum kontrol planı uygulamayan kişilerin uygulamaya erişimlerinin yetersiz
olabileceği ya da kullanmada engellerle karşı karşıya kaldıkları yaygın olarak
bildirilmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu çalışma, Nijerya’daki üreme çağında bulunan
kadınların doğum kontrol planlarını ve çocukların doğumu arasında bırakılan
zamanı incelemek, doğum kontrolü uygulamalarını ve bilgilerini etkileyen
değerleri ve normları belirlemek ve doğum kontrolü uygulamalarını
geliştirmelerine yardımcı olabilecek gerekli önerilerin oluşturulabilmesi için
yürütülmüştür. Yöntem: Kesitsel
tipteki bu çalışma, Batı Nijerya’da pilot bir anketin kullanılmasıyla
gerçekleştirildi. Hedef kitle bu bölgede üreme çağında bulunan kadınlardı.
Yanıtları değerlendirmek için çok aşamalı örneklem yöntemi kullanıldı.
İstatistiksel olarak anlamlılık ki-kare testi ile gerçekleştirildi. Sonuçlar: Çalışmaya 1219 katılımcı
katıldı ve ortalama yaş ± SD (32.37 ± 8.95) idi. Doğum kontrolünde seçilen
yöntem için temel neden güvenirlilikti, ana bilgi kaynağı devlet hastanelerinde
çalışan sağlık personeli idi, en sık kullanılan yöntem erkek kondomu
(prezervatif) iken en yaygın bilinen yan etkisi ise yoğun menstrüel kanamaydı. Tartışma: Göstergeler; eğitim
durumunun, din faktörünün ve ekonomik durumun doğum kontrolü yöntemi
seçimlerini etkilediğini göstermektedir; bu nedenle, modern doğum kontrol
yöntemleri ile bunun önemi, seçenekleri ve yararları konusunda toplumu
aydınlatacak daha fazla program ve en önemlisi dini liderleri de içeren
kampanyalara gereksinim bulunmaktadır ki bilgi akışı hızlanıp modern doğum
kontrol yöntemleri kullanımı gelişip yaygınlaşabilsin.

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Year 2017, Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 4 - 9, 20.03.2017
https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.295632

Abstract

References

  • 1. Free Encyclopedia. Definition of birth control: http://wikipedia.org/wiki/birth control. 2013. Date accessed. 22/02/16.
  • 2. Singh S, Darroch JE, Viasso M, Nadeau J. Adding it up: The benefits of investing in sexual and reproductive health. Guhmacher Institute. New York, NY: The Alan ICF Macro, Abuja, Nigeria. 2003. p. 7.
  • 3. Carr D, Khan M. The Unfinished Agenda: Meeting the needs of family planning in less developed countries. Washington DC. 2004. p. 4366: 567(34).
  • 4. Nwachukwu I, Obasi OO. Use of modern B, control methods among rural communities in Imo State. Nig Afr J Repro Heath 2008;12(1):101 – 108.
  • 5. Usman SO, Agboola GB, Yisa UO, Umeozulu FO, Kalejaiye OO. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, sexual practices, reproductive health and risk assessment among workers in the formal sector of Ondo state, Nigeria. Int J Innov Med Educ Res 2016;2:13-1
  • 6. Olugbenga-Bello AI, Abodunrin OI, Adeomu AA. Contraceptive practices among women in rural communities in southwestern Nigeria. Glob J Med Prac. 2011;2(1):1-8
  • 7. Adeyemo RO, Oladipupo A, Omisore AO. Knowledge and practices of contraception among women of reproductive ages in southwest, Nigeria. Int J Engr & Sci. 2012;1(2):70-76.
  • 8. Ndubuisi NC. Awareness and attitude of family planning among the women of Nsukka LGA: Implications for social work intervention. Med J Social Sci. 2014;5(27):1
  • 9. Ibrahim U, Mohammed M. Knowledge, attitude and practices of family planning services utilization among women age 15 – 49 in Bauchi local government area of Bauchi state, Nigeria. J Med & Appl Bio-Sci. 2014;6(2):101-110.
  • 10. Daniel WW, editor. Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences ; 10th ed. 2013. p. 367.
  • 11. Fisher RA, editor. Statistical methods for research workers. Olive and Boyo. 1954. p. 263.
  • 12. Online sample calculator. http://www.surveysystem.com/sscalc.htm. Date accessed. 22/02/16.
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Authors

Nafisat Oladayo Akintayo-usman This is me

Olusola John Fatunmbi This is me

Saheed Opeyemi Usman This is me

Oluwakemi Edet-utan This is me

Aminat Oluwadamilola Oluberu This is me

Chidiebere Azubuike Omeonu This is me

Abdulfatah Ibrahim This is me

Florence Ayeni This is me

Publication Date March 20, 2017
Submission Date March 1, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2017 Volume: 11 Issue: 1

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Vancouver Akintayo-usman NO, Fatunmbi OJ, Usman SO, Edet-utan O, Oluberu AO, Omeonu CA, Ibrahim A, Ayeni F. Birth Control Plans and Affecting Factors Among Women in Western Nigeria. TJFMPC. 2017;11(1):4-9.

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