Impact of peer education on sexual health knowledge among adolescents and young persons in two North Western states of Nigeria
Background Generally, social development among young people is largely influenced by
their peers. Peer education is a proven and effective approach for promoting reproductive …
their peers. Peer education is a proven and effective approach for promoting reproductive …
Perception, pattern of use, partner support and determinants of uptake of family planning methods among women in rural communities in Southeast Nigeria
Background Family planning is a cost-effective strategy for achieving population
development. Family planning uptake is low in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. We …
development. Family planning uptake is low in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. We …
Understanding family planning outcomes in northwestern Nigeria: analysis and modeling of social and behavior change factors
Abstract Background Northwestern Nigeria faces a situation of high fertility and low
contraceptive use, driven in large part by high-fertility norms, pro-natal cultural and religious …
contraceptive use, driven in large part by high-fertility norms, pro-natal cultural and religious …
Factors explaining the North–South differentials in contraceptive use in Nigeria: A nonlinear decomposition analysis
S Babalola, O Oyenubi - Demographic Research, 2018 - JSTOR
BACKGROUND Northern Nigeria has some of the worst reproductive health indicators
worldwide. Conspicuous North–South variations exist in contraceptive use; not much is …
worldwide. Conspicuous North–South variations exist in contraceptive use; not much is …
Spatial distribution and factors associated with modern contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: a multilevel analysis
Background Evidence suggests that in countries with high fertility and fecundity rates, such
as Nigeria, the promotion of modern contraceptive use prevents approximately 32% and …
as Nigeria, the promotion of modern contraceptive use prevents approximately 32% and …
Knowledge, attitude and practices of contraception in women of reproductive age
Background: Pakistan is the 6th most populous country of the world while contraceptive
prevalence rate is only 30%. This study was conducted to investigate the knowledge …
prevalence rate is only 30%. This study was conducted to investigate the knowledge …
Awareness and opinions regarding contraception by women of reproductive age in North-West Nigeria
AA Adefalu, OA Ladipo, OO Akinyemi… - Pan African Medical …, 2018 - ajol.info
Abstract Introduction: North-west Nigeria is a traditionally high fertility setting. Increasing
attention is being channeled into scaling up the various interventions that can reduce high …
attention is being channeled into scaling up the various interventions that can reduce high …
Religious influence on non-use of modern contraceptives among women in Nigeria: Comparative analysis of 1990 and 2008 NDHS
O Wusu - Journal of biosocial science, 2015 - cambridge.org
The role of religion in contraceptive use is an issue of significant debate. This study
employed the 1990 and 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data to examine …
employed the 1990 and 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data to examine …
Qualitative exploration of factors affecting uptake and demand for contraception and other family planning services in north-West Nigeria
AA Adefalu, OA Ladipo, OO Akinyemi… - African Journal of …, 2019 - ajol.info
In spite of the improvements in knowledge about family planning (FP), the contraceptive
prevalence rate and unmet need for FP remain poor in most parts of Northern Nigeria. This …
prevalence rate and unmet need for FP remain poor in most parts of Northern Nigeria. This …
[DOC][DOC] Knowledge of modern contraceptives and their use among rural women of childbearing age in Rivers State Nigeria
BO Osaro, CI Tobin-West… - Ann Trop Med Public …, 2017 - researchgate.net
Background: The use of modern contraceptive (MC) is a cost-effective public health measure
for reducing maternal deaths due to unintended and high-risk pregnancies. In Nigeria …
for reducing maternal deaths due to unintended and high-risk pregnancies. In Nigeria …