Qualitative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Contraceptives among Women Attending Postnatal Care in a Health Facility in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Background: Contraceptive acceptance and utilization in society has been a huge challenge for communities in developing countries.
There is a need to support the increase in the utilization of contraception and
family planning services. In all this, good knowledge and practice of
contraception services will enable women to select the best methods. The
study seeks to qualitatively assess the
knowledge, attitude, and practice of contraceptive use among women
attending postnatal care in a health facility in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State in September 2019.
This study utilized Focus Group Discussions among 36 women recruited
using the purposive sampling technique. There
were four (4) sessions involving nine (9) women per session.Findings: Of the 36 women, a majority (88.9%) had positive perception regarding
contraception, all agreed that contraception and family planning is beneficial
to families and communities. A majority felt that communities are yet to accept
contraception. Most (83.3%) of the women had good knowledge of contraception.
Three-quarters (77.8%) of the women have used contraception in the past, and
about half (41.7%) are using it currently. Attitude towards adoption of
contraceptives after current pregnancy was generally good. About half (52.7%)
of the participants stated they required spousal approval before they adopt a
method of contraception. Conclusion: There is a need for health agencies, development partners, and
government to continue the health education, community sensitization, and
support towards making contraception and family planning commodities
available and accessible.
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