Perception and use of Contraceptives among Women in Farming Households of Rural Oyo State, Nigeria

Chuks ONYEKA Idiaye, Isaac BUSAYO Oluwatayo and Taiwo OLUWASEUN Disu
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Chuks ONYEKA Idiaye: University of Ibadan
Isaac BUSAYO Oluwatayo: University of Venda
Taiwo OLUWASEUN Disu: University of Ibadan

Prizren Social Science Journal, 2021, vol. 5, issue 3, 1-8

Abstract: FThe objective of this study was to investigate the extent and perception of contraceptive use among women from farming households in Oyo state, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics were used in profiling the socioeconomic characteristics of respondents, a multinomial logistic model was used to estimate the determinants of contraceptive usage, while the Likert scale was used to measure their perception towards the use of contraceptives. A total of 150 women were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The results obtained indicated that while only 27% of the women were aware of contraceptives, 23% of them had used them. Cost was the most important consideration among the women for choosing a method as indicated by 41% of them. Further, among those who had not used any contraceptive, traditional and religious beliefs were their major considerations. The regression analysis showed formal education to be a significant factor (at α0.05) that increased the probability of women embracing contraception. Perception towards contraceptives among women in rural Oyo State, Nigeria was seen to be generally positive, although convenience of the methods (mean score 1.49) and side effects (means score 1.35) were considered to be drawbacks. It was recommended that more awareness needed to be created on birth control along with the introduction of modern methods of contraception with fewer side effects. Also, family planning interventions in Nigeria should be made context-specific and culturally appealing so as to increase their acceptability in rural farming communities.

Date: 2021
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