PERCEPTION OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined family-planning perception methods among married women in Anambra State, Nigeria. With random sampling, 372 participants were sampled, and data collected with structured interview. Result showed adequate knowledge of family planning, and positive attitude towards family planning, though with reservation about side-effects of contraceptives and sterilization as family planning methods. It was recommended that there is a need for public enlightenment programs on family planning methods, using mass media, health talks in health facilities, market publicity, postnatal health talks in religious institutions, men and “August meetings†(women’s annual meetings). Furthermore, this enlightenment should not just be for the women, but also for males, elderly women and adolescents in the various communities. This will motivate men to encourage and support their women in ensuring good postnatal care activities.