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The Factors that Influence the use of Contraception among Traders in Eke Awka Market

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The Factors that Influence the use of Contraception among Traders in Eke Awka Market

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  • October 3, 2022
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ABSTRACT

Objectives: To assess the perception, practice/utilization and attitude of family planning among traders in Eke Awka market, Anambra state. We also aim to evaluate determinants of family size among the traders and to assess factors that contribute to increased or decreased utilization of family planning services.

Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done in eke Awka market, Anambra state. This research will utilize a semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed with SPSS version 23 and summarized using tables, bar charts, pie charts and chi-square tests.

Result: The mean age of respondents was 27.48 ± 10.9. Among the traders, 2 (1.2%) respondents had no formal education, 7 (4.3%) had only primary school education, 49 (30.1%) had up to secondary school education, 105 (64.4%) had tertiary education. The majority, 148 (96.1%) of the respondents have heard about family planning. Also, according to them, condoms 101 (62%) and pills 101 (62%) constitute the major type of contraception they know about. This is followed by the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) 57 (35%), injectable 50 (30.7%) and implants 50 (30.7%). A total number of 75 (48.4%) respondents have used a method of contraception. The most commonly used methods include; condoms 33 (20.5%), pills 31 (19.3%) and abstinence 19 (11.8%). However, it was clear from our study there was an inadequate utilization of family planning as a fewer number of the respondents have used a method of contraception when compared to those that have never used any method and those that were aware of family planning.

Conclusion: The study revealed that there is good knowledge of family planning among traders in Eke Awka market, Anambra State. It also demonstrated that the majority of the traders knew that family planning has a positive effect, gives more benefit than harm and improves the quality of life. Despite the fact that a good number admitted that they have used a method of family planning, more efforts should be made by the government to make family planning services readily available, accessible and adequate for women of childbearing age.

Keywords: Contraception,  Eke Awka Market, Family Planning, Antenatal Clinic

Authorship: Eyisi I. G., Njelita I. A., Akabuike J., Nwachukwu C., Eyisi C. S. | FULL PDF

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