Assessing The Relationship Between Attitude and The Use of Contraception, Factors Associated with The Use of Contraceptives and Factors Associated with Attitudes Towards Contraceptive Use Among Women in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Online Study
Description
Background Global reproductive health outcomes are significantly impacted by the availability and use of contraception. Despite attempts to increase the availability of contraceptives in Nigeria, the rates of their use remain below the desired level. This situation has led to a significant number of maternal deaths and unwanted births. Attitudes toward contraception have a significant impact on how individuals behave and make decisions about its use. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between attitudes and contraceptive practices among Nigerian women is crucial in order to develop impactful treatments and policies that can improve reproductive health outcomes. Objectives To examine factors associated with the use of contraceptives among Nigerian women, to examine factors associated with attitudes towards contraceptive use among women in Nigeria and examine the relationship between attitudes towards contraceptives and the use of contraceptives among women in Nigeria. Material and method This is a descriptive cross-sectional online survey that was done with 144 respondents using the convenience sampling technique. The date was obtained using the Qualtrics platform and analysed using the SPSS software.