Abstract:
This research focused on the factors determining the adoption of family planning in Kaduna north Local Government Area. Ancestral customs gives men rights over women's procreative power. In such situations, the husband's approval is often a precondition for a woman to use family planning (FP). The views of gender have not received proper attention, thus leading to a backdrop of knowledge on the role of gender and responsibility in reproductive health decision and this research tend to address part of this challenge. Data for the research was acquired through questionnaire, indepth interview with key informants and focus group discussions (FGDs). Krejcie and Morgan, (1970) formula was used to determine the sample size of 400 out of the total population of 497,783. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in which purposive, systematic and random sampling techniques were used at different stages. Both graphical and inferential statistical techniques were employed in the analysis of data collected. The results indicated that age, educational attainment, religion, and income level of the respondents were among the factors determining family planning adoption method in Kaduna north Local Government Area with significant values of (p= 0.03, 0.00, 0.00, and 0.035) respectively. However, for better adoption of FP programmes, the study recommended that greater political will from the local government officials, which includes more commitment in supporting family planning programmes, is needed and not just population policies on paper. There should be spousal communication on FP matters, where both gender can come up with reasonable mutual decision on reproductive health issues. This will help facilitate transition to lower fertility. |
