MEN’S ROLE IN FAMILY PLANNING DECISION-MAKING IN DUTSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, JIGAWA STATE NIGERIA
1Muhammad Abdulkadir
The purpose of this paper is to assess men’s role in family planning (FP) decision-making, awareness, attitude, and practice of modern method in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. A total of 402 copies of questionnaires were administered using multi stage sampling technique. Data were analyzed descriptive and multiple logistic regression. 89% of men approved of the use of family planning while only about 11% disapproved of it. 80%of men had ever used contraception while 564 of them were current users. Spousal communication about family planning and other family reproductive goals was very poor. The socio-demographic correlates of men’s opinions included religion, marriage type, educational attainment, and occupation (p<0.05). Family planning programmes in northern Nigeria should focus on Muslim men Religions leaders should be involved in clarifying misconceptions on issues regarding family planning.
Family Planning, Men, Reproductive Health, Role, Dutse.