Attitude of married women towards family planning in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the attitudes of married women towards family planning in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, highlighting the significance of family planning in managing population growth and improving maternal health. The instrument used to collect the required information was a questionnaire type entitled Attitude of Married Women towards Family Planning in Ogbomoso, Oyo State Questionnaire (AMWTFPQ), the research gathered data from 200 respondents, focusing on their demographic characteristics, age, educational background and number of children. One research question and three null hypotheses were raised to guide the conduct of the study. The findings reveal that a majority of the participants recognize the benefits of family planning, including the prevention of unplanned pregnancies and the promotion of healthier lifestyles. The hypotheses were tested using the t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed a significant difference in attitudes based on the number of children, while no significant differences were found based on age or number of children. The study underscores the necessity for increased awareness and education on family planning, recommending that counsellors should organise seminars and workshops to address misconceptions and enhance the overall attitude of married women towards the family plan. The results contribute to understanding family planning dynamics in Nigeria and emphasize the need for targeted interventions to improve reproductive health outcomes.