Cultural Factors and Decision Making Process on the Choice and Uptake of Contraceptive Among Women in Sokoto state, Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Culture as a way of life has impact on verities of women`s lives and determines the decision making process and health seeking behavior. This study describes the cultural factors affecting the uptake of contraceptives as well as decision making process among women accessing family planning services at a Specialist hospital, Sokoto-Nigeria. A cross sectional study was used. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 352 respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. The result of the study indicated that cultural norms and decision making are all significant factors that affect the uptake of contraceptives among the women in Sokoto. The findings of this research will serve as basis for the development of educational program to improve the uptake of contraceptives among women in Sokoto.
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Lawali Yakubu
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