Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Abstract

Appraisal of Practice, Knowledge and Utilization of Family Planning Methods in Nigeria

Justus Ademuyiwa* and Ademola Adetunji

Family planning method is technique and instrument used by individuals or couples to anticipate attain their desired number of children, spacing and timing of their births. Balance in a population size and social amenities are essential for maximizing potentials in any society. Effective family planning can improve quality of life and standard of living by decreasing number of dependents requiring basic necessitates if life. This study utilizes data from NDHS, 2018 to appraise level of knowledge and utilization of family planning technic among residents of South-west Nigeria. Despite very high knowledge rate observed, utilization is quite lower. Variations are observed in knowledge and utilization among respondents with different literacy level, residence, age group, and wealth status. Television and radio are found to be the best source of information for respondents for family planning. Personally decision not to use and infrequent sex are major reason given for non-utilization. Urban residents and literate and older respondents utilizes the method more.

Published Date: 2021-10-29; Received Date: 2021-10-08