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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Contraceptive practice, unwanted pregnancies and induced abortion in Southwest Nigeria
Global Public Health, Volume 6, No. SUPPL.1, Year 2011
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Description
Despite widespread awareness of and access to modern contraception, high rates of unwanted pregnancies and abortions still persist in many parts of the world, even where abortion is legally restricted. This article explores perspectives on contraception and abortion, contraceptive decision-making within relationships, and the management of unplanned pregnancies. It presents findings from an exploratory qualitative study based on 17 in-depth interviews and 6 focus group discussions conducted in 2 locations in Nigeria in 2006. The results suggest that couples do not practice contraception consistently because of perceived side effects and partner objections. Abortion is usually resorted to because pregnancy was unwanted due to incomplete educational attainment, economic hardship, immaturity, close pregnancy interval, and social stigma. Males usually have greater influence in contraceptive-decision making than females. Though induced abortion is negatively viewed in the community, it is still common, and women usually patronise quacks to obtain such services. An abortion experience can change future views and decisions towards contraception. Family planning interventions should include access to and availability of adequate family planning information. Educational campaigns should target males since they play an important role in contraceptive decision-making. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.
Authors & Co-Authors
Omideyi, Adekunbi Kehinde
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Akinyemi, Akanni Ibukun
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Aina, Olabisi Idowu
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Adeyemi, Adebanjo Babalola
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Fadeyibi, Opeyemi Abiola
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bamiwuye, Samson Olusina
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Akinbami, Catherine Abiola Oluwatoyin
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Anazodo, Amechi
United States, Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Statistics
Citations: 43
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/17441692.2011.594073
ISSN:
17441692
e-ISSN:
17441706
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Exploratory Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Female