Factors associated with Uptake of Modern Family Planning Methods among Women of Reproductive Age in Mgbuoshimini Community, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Modern Family planning, contraceptive uptake, Women of Reproductive AgeAbstract
Background: Poor uptake of Modern Family Planning Methods (MFPM) is compatible with a high incidence of unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths. This study determined the factors associated with uptake of MFPMs among Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) in Mgbuoshimini community, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Method: A cross-sectional community-based study using the multi-stage sampling technique among 210 WRA in Mgbuoshimini community, Rivers State. All WRA who had lived in Mgbuoshimini community for at least six months and who were living with their partners were included. Data was collected and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The study questionnaire was adapted from the PMA 2020 and NDHS female questionnaires. Findings were summarized using frequencies and proportions. Inferential statistics done included the chi-square test and Fisher's exact test.
Results: Most respondents were married (102, 48.5%), had a secondary level of education (102, 49.5%), and were employed (138, 67.0%) with a monthly income ≤18,000 (93, 45.1%). The uptake of MFPMs in this study was 23.3% (49). The factors associated with the uptake of MFPMs in this study were the partners' income and the religion of respondents.
Conclusion: This study found low uptake of MFPMs. The factors associated with uptake among study respondents were their partner's income and religion. Including family planning messages as part of religious programs may allow health workers to emphasize the benefits of MFPMs and continually dispel misconceptions.
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