Men’s Involvement in Wives’ Contraceptive Choices: A Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Communities of Akure South Local Government Area

Ebenezer Obi Daniel; Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale; Ahmed Mamuda Bello; Israel Olukayode Popoola; Olukayode Oladeji Alewi; Michael Olabode Tomori; Michael Avwerhota; Adebanke Adetutu Ogun; Taiwo Aderemi Popoola; Aisha Oluwakemi Salami; Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

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Men’s Involvement in Wives’ Contraceptive Choices: A Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Communities of Akure South Local Government Area

Ebenezer Obi Daniel^*

, Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale

, Ahmed Mamuda Bello

, Israel Olukayode Popoola

, Olukayode Oladeji Alewi

, Michael Olabode Tomori

, Michael Avwerhota

, Adebanke Adetutu Ogun

, Taiwo Aderemi Popoola

, Aisha Oluwakemi Salami

, Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

Published in World Journal of Public Health (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 1 June 2024 Accepted: 21 June 2024 Published: 26 June 2024

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In rural Nigerian communities, men play a crucial role in family planning decisions, often determining if and how their wives can practice contraception. This study aimed to examine the extent of husbands' influence on their wives' contraceptive choices, comparing rural and urban areas in Akure South local government area. The research included a sample of 360 men, using a researcher-developed questionnaire and interview guide for data collection. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used to analyze the data, and chi-square inferential statistics tested the hypothesis at a 0.05 significance level using SPSS version 17. Findings revealed that only 46% of rural respondents participated in family planning practices. Men’s engagement in these activities showed low mean values (2.21, 2.11, 2.25), indicating minimal involvement, primarily due to lack of information (40.5%) and limited contraceptive options (34.8%). Most men used condoms (23.8%), a combination of condoms and withdrawal (27.5%), or vasectomy (13.1%). The study concluded that male participation in family planning was low. To improve this, communities need better access to information, education, and communication. Cultural and religious barriers hindering male involvement in family planning should be addressed, and more male contraceptive options should be made available.

Published in	World Journal of Public Health (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.wjph.20240902.20
Page(s)	199-205
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Contraceptives, Rural and Urban Communities, Men’s Involvement

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Daniel, E. O., Olawale, O. O., Bello, A. M., Popoola, I. O., Alewi, O. O., et al. (2024). Men’s Involvement in Wives’ Contraceptive Choices: A Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Communities of Akure South Local Government Area. World Journal of Public Health, 9(2), 199-205. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20240902.20

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Daniel, E. O.; Olawale, O. O.; Bello, A. M.; Popoola, I. O.; Alewi, O. O., et al. Men’s Involvement in Wives’ Contraceptive Choices: A Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Communities of Akure South Local Government Area. World J. Public Health 2024, 9(2), 199-205. doi: 10.11648/j.wjph.20240902.20

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Daniel EO, Olawale OO, Bello AM, Popoola IO, Alewi OO, et al. Men’s Involvement in Wives’ Contraceptive Choices: A Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Communities of Akure South Local Government Area. World J Public Health. 2024;9(2):199-205. doi: 10.11648/j.wjph.20240902.20

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Ebenezer Obi Daniel

Department of Public Health, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom; Department of Public Health, Walden University, Minneapolis, United States of America

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Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale

Department of Public Health, Walden University, Minneapolis, United States of America

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Ahmed Mamuda Bello

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Israel Olukayode Popoola

Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Olukayode Oladeji Alewi

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Michael Olabode Tomori

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Michael Avwerhota

Department of Public Health, Atlantic International University, Hawaii, United States of America

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Adebanke Adetutu Ogun

Department of Policy, Governance, Liaison, and Support, International Organization for Migration, Abuja, Nigeria

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Taiwo Aderemi Popoola

Department of Research, PhMetrika Limited, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Aisha Oluwakemi Salami

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

Department of Child Health, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, Abuja, Nigeria

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AU  - Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale
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AU  - Michael Olabode Tomori
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