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| author | Ihezie, U. B. Eleonu, C. P. O. |
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| contents | <p><span>This study examined the knowledge and attitudes affecting the use of family planning services among women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. The aim was to identify the factors influencing the utilisation of family planning services among women in the research area. A cross-sectional design was utilised, encompassing 398 women chosen via multistage and easy random sample methods. We used a self-structured questionnaire to collect data and SPSS version 25 to analyse it. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentages) were employed to summarise the data, while Chi-square tests and odds ratios evaluated relationships between variables at a significance threshold of p < 0.05. The results showed that 54% of women had heard about family planning and 46% had not. However, knowing about it did not seem to have a big effect on using it (p = 0.081). Sociocultural factors had a substantial impact on utilisation (p = 0.013). Cultural norms (37.5%) and religious views (30.4%) were recognised as significant determinants of family planning choices. Also, 48.1% of the women faced hostility from family or community members. It was also found that partner support and participation (34.0% and 35.9%, respectively) had an effect on decisions about uptake. While 34.0% of health workers underwent regular training, 34.5% did not, and 38.3% of respondents regarded their environment as unsupportive. Moreover, age, educational attainment, marital status, occupation, and knowledge did not exhibit significant correlations with utilisation. The study finds that even when people's knowledge levels are average, societal and partner-related factors are still very important in deciding whether or not to use family planning. To improve uptake and promote reproductive health in Owerri Municipal, it is important to raise awareness, make services more accessible, break down sociocultural barriers, and improve provider training.</span> </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Knowledge and Attitude Affecting the Utilization of Family Planning Services Among Women of Childbearing Age in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area of Imo State Ihezie, U. B. Eleonu, C. P. O. <p><span>This study examined the knowledge and attitudes affecting the use of family planning services among women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. The aim was to identify the factors influencing the utilisation of family planning services among women in the research area. A cross-sectional design was utilised, encompassing 398 women chosen via multistage and easy random sample methods. We used a self-structured questionnaire to collect data and SPSS version 25 to analyse it. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentages) were employed to summarise the data, while Chi-square tests and odds ratios evaluated relationships between variables at a significance threshold of p < 0.05. The results showed that 54% of women had heard about family planning and 46% had not. However, knowing about it did not seem to have a big effect on using it (p = 0.081). Sociocultural factors had a substantial impact on utilisation (p = 0.013). Cultural norms (37.5%) and religious views (30.4%) were recognised as significant determinants of family planning choices. Also, 48.1% of the women faced hostility from family or community members. It was also found that partner support and participation (34.0% and 35.9%, respectively) had an effect on decisions about uptake. While 34.0% of health workers underwent regular training, 34.5% did not, and 38.3% of respondents regarded their environment as unsupportive. Moreover, age, educational attainment, marital status, occupation, and knowledge did not exhibit significant correlations with utilisation. The study finds that even when people's knowledge levels are average, societal and partner-related factors are still very important in deciding whether or not to use family planning. To improve uptake and promote reproductive health in Owerri Municipal, it is important to raise awareness, make services more accessible, break down sociocultural barriers, and improve provider training.</span> </p> |
| title | Knowledge and Attitude Affecting the Utilization of Family Planning Services Among Women of Childbearing Age in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area of Imo State |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17977217 |