Abstract
Aims: Nigeria’s contraceptive prevalence is one of the lowest in sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of married women in Nigeria is not currently using contraceptives and has no intention of doing so in the near future. This study was aimed at exploring the key cultural and societal perceptions, beliefs and practices that impede the uptake of contraceptives among young married Nigerians. Study Design: Focus group discussions (FGDs); qualitative. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place in thirteen locations across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones between July 2010 and September 2010. Methodology: This is a qualitative study based on 30 focus group discussions held across 13 states in Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. Thirteen cities and towns were purposively selected to reflect the main ethnic and geographical variations in Nigeria. Focus groups were stratified, after initial screening, into four main groups: males, females
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