ABSTRACT
This study was conducted on the determinants of utilization of family planning services among women of Gambari ward in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The specific objectives were to determine the level of utilization of family planning services, to assess the level of knowledge of family planning among women of reproductive age group in Gambari Ward, to determine the proportion of women currently using family planning methods and to determine the proportion of women who wish to use family planning services but cannot access the services.
The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A Cluster random sampling method was used. Our study populations were female residents of Gambariward within the reproductive age group. Relevant information was obtained through a 5-section structural questionnaire that assessed areas of interest with both open and closed-ended questions. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0 and results were presented by means of tables, charts and graphs.
Majority of the respondents were aware of family planning services. However,the level of utilization was low due to religious beliefs, spouse refusal, cost and other misconceptions on family planning use.
Appropriate recommendations were made to the government and the community as a whole, on how to improve the overall utilization of family planning services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background information 1
1.2 Problem statement 2
1.3 Justification for the Study 3
1.4 Objectives of the Research 4
1.41 General objectives
1.42 Specific Objectives
1.5 Conceptual framework 5
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 6
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Description of study area 22
3.2 Study Design 23
3.3 Study population 24
3.4 Sampling technique and method 24
3.5 Minimum sample size determination 25
3.6 Research instrument 26
3.7 Data Collection, Analysis and Presentation 26
3.8 Ethical consideration 27
3.9 Method of data dissemination 27
3.10 Limitations of the study 28
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS
4.1 Socio-demographic characteristics 29
4.2 Gynecologic and reproductive history 35
4.3 Level of awareness of family planning 35
4.4 Level and determinants of utilization of family planning 39
4.5 Perception on family planning 40
4.6 Cross-tabulations. 43
CHAPTER FIVE
Discussion 47
CHAPTER SIX
Conclusion 50
Recommendations 51
References 53
Sample Questionnaires
