Title: Factors underlying the use of long-acting and permanent family planning methods in Nigeria : a qualitative study

Authors: Babalola, Stella and John, Neetu

Place: New York, NY

Publisher: EngenderHealth. The Respond project

Year: 2012

Journal: The RESPOND project study series : contributions to global knowledge : report

Volume: 5

PAGE: --

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: cultural aspects, men, health education, maternal health services, family planning, nigeria

Abstract: Participants felt that husbands often resist the idea of modern method use because they lack knowledge, believe myths and negative rumors, and associate family planning with women's infidelity. The results suggest that women need to learn how to use arguments to counter their husbands' resistance.

URL: http://www.respond-project.org/pages/files/6_pubs/research-reports/Study5-Use-Dynamics-Study-Nigeria-August2012-FINAL.pdf

Document type: E-article