Abiodun-Ojo, Olubukola Esther and Alo, Oluwatosin Blessing and Akinyemi, Oluwatoyin Olajumoke and Dele-Alonge, Olajumoke Ileola and Maitanmi, Julius Olatade and Maitanmi, Bukola Titilope (2024) Awareness and Utilisation of Family Planning Among Postpartum Women in Ondo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases, 12 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2397-0758 (Print), 2397-0766(Online)
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Abstract
This study investigates the awareness and utilisation of family planning among postpartum women attending postnatal clinics in selected health centers in Ifedore Local Government, Ondo State. The objectives include determining sources of information, examining common methods used, and assessing knowledge, utilisation, and perceived attitudes of workers regarding family planning. A descriptive design was employed, and the target population comprised women aged 15 to 49, 1 week–12 months postpartum, accessing child health services from three selected health centers. The sample size of 234 was determined using Cochran’s formula, with data collected through a self-structured questionnaire. Validity and reliability were ensured through expert assessment and a pilot study. Analysis using SPSS 27.0 involved percentages, tables, and chi-square tests. The findings revealed commendable understanding of family planning services among women of reproductive age, although utilisation remained inadequate. Factors contributing to this included low socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, and limited education. Despite these challenges, the study highlights the potential for positive outcomes in the future, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive understanding of family planning services. Recommendations include enhancing community education on the benefits of smaller families and women empowerment, promoting gender balance, and emphasizing immediate initiation of family planning postpartum in healthcare settings. These initiatives aim to address barriers and promote the use of family planning methods among women in the study area.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| Depositing User: | Professor Mark T. Owen |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Dec 2023 15:02 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Dec 2023 15:02 |
| URI: | https://tudr.org/id/eprint/2473 |
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