Reasons for non-use of family planning methods at Ilorin, Nigeria: male opposition and fear of methods
Fakeye, O.; Babaniyi, O.
Tropical Doctor 19(3): 114-117
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-4755 PMID: 2773048 DOI: 10.1177/004947558901900307Document Number: 375598
The study reports the main reasons given for non-use of contraception by non-pregnant women aged 15-44 years, who are at risk of unplanned pregnancy and living in the Ilorin Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. 646 women were derived from a stratified cluster sample and interviewed using a questionnaire. Almost one-third (31.4%) of respondents gave male opposition to family planning as the reason for current non-use. Another 13.3% expressed fear of methods, 6.3% did not want to use contraception until their first child was born, and 13.6% until the desired number of children were born. Sociodemographic variables including age, educational level, religion, and residence as reasons for non-use were reported. Other important findings included a high awareness of, low availability of, or poor accessibility to contraceptive methods. Short and long term intervention strategies using information, education and communication materials are proposed to combat low levels of contraceptive use in this area.