FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDE OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDE OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to find out the factors that influence the attitudes of women towards family planning in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.  Specifically, the study attempts to find out the influence of education, health, religion, culture, age of women and income on the attitudes of women towards family planning.

This research work deals with the types of contraceptive methods, importance of family planning and the benefits of family planning.  The subjects were selected using simple random sampling.  A total of 100 questionnaires were administered to subjects of the target population which are the educated women randomly selected from five communities under Egor Local Government:  Uselu, Uwasota, Osasogie, Evbareke, Osakpamwan.  The data collected were analyzed using percentage approach and the results showed that:

1. Women recognize the impact of family planning on their families.
2. Family planning is an opportunity for couples to actually plan their family towards better standard of living.

Recommendations were made based on findings from the data analyzed, amongst which are that:

• There should be enlightenment programmes to educate people on the need for family planning.
• Incentives should be provided for couples that practice family planning so as to encourage more people towards it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE:  INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study

Statement of Problem

Purpose of the Study

Research Questions

Significance of the Study

Delimitation of the Study

Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO:  LITERATURE REVIEW

Meaning and Definition of Family Planning

Methods of Contraception

Traditional Method of Birth Control

Non-Appliance Method

Appliance Method

Natural Methods of Birth Control

Modern Methods of Birth Control

Permanent Methods of Birth Control

Importance of Family Planning

Benefits of Family Planning

Factors that Influence the Attitude of Women towards

Family Planning

CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Population of the Study

Sample and Sampling Techniques

Instrumentation          –

Validity of the Instrument     –

Reliability of the Instrument

Procedure for Data Collection

Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR:         DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND

DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

Research Question 1

Research Question 2

Research Question 3

Research Question 4

Research Question 5

Research Question 6

Discussion of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND

  RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

Conclusion

Recommendations

References

Appendices

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDE OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING