Men’s Awareness, Support and Uptake of Modern Family Planning: A Case Study of Oyo State Nigeria
Abstract:
Amidst the availability of Modern Family
Planning (MFP), the prevalence of FP is still low in Africa. Involving men is a
critical factor for FP, owing to its benefits, decision making, use and
non-use. This study considers the view of men on FP and focused on their
perception, support and factors responsible for the use/non-use in Ibadan, Oyo
State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study design among married men in in Oyo
State, Nigeria. A total of 452 were interviewed. Questionnaire developed using
Open Data Kit. Stata statistical was used for data analysis at p=0.05. The
majority were Muslims (61.7%), with highest level of education being secondary
education (58.4%); 40.3% between the ages of 41- 50. Awareness was high
(98.7%), with radio (77. %) being major sources. Almost all (98.2%, 97.4%,
92.0%) were aware of male condom, injectables and implants; 86.1% expressed
supports and accepted its use (82.1%). Reasons for stopping/not supporting
included personal choice (50%), side effects (18.9%) and infidelity (5.3%);
19.7% had negative perception, 43.6% negative perceived roles, 31.0% showed low
support. Level of education (x2=8.144, p-0.017) and perception; religion and
perceived roles (x2=12.089, p-0.002); level of education (x2=7.623, p-0.022)
and supports; use and level of supports (x2=62.281, p-0.000) were associated. There
was low level awareness, approval for, support and use of MFP. There is a need
to develop family and community level strategic SBCC messages to increase
awareness, approval, support and acceptance.
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