Reversible Male Contraceptives Preferences in Nigeria Survey

Francis Eremutha,Veronica Chizoba Gabriel

doi:10.13189/ujmsj.2018.060301

Abstract

Male contraceptive preferences in Nigeria are major pointers to acceptance, demand and sustained use of new reversible male contraceptive technologies. This study is designed to assess the willingness of Nigerian men to become actors in shared reproductive responsibility. A cross-sectional study design with mixed-methodology, which adopted both qualitative and quantitative research – using desk research, in-depth and household interviews, focus group discussions and online polls - was adopted. A total of 1,442 respondents were questioned; 801 from rural areas and 641 from urban areas. Male contraceptive use was defined by factors that influence the desire to practice contraception. 68.85% of the respondents say they would use reversible male contraceptives, if they were available; 54.27% of the respondents who were against it, said they would not use reversible male contraceptives because of the fear of adverse health risks. Our findings show that a considerable proportion of men had knowledge of family planning methods. The results show that there is a demand for reversible male contraceptives among the male population in Nigeria. It is evident that if other types of reversible male contraceptives are made available, they will be readily accepted.

Highlights

Contraception known as birth control and fertility control is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy, [1]
Culture plays a very key role in influencing perception and belief, a cross-cultural study carried out to assess attitudes toward hormonal male contraception interviewed a total of 1843 man across the globe from Europe in Edinburgh to Cape Town in Africa, Shanghai and Hong Kong in Asia, the results showed that majority of participants would use a male contraceptive pill if available [7]
Because the attitude towards contraceptive use can be influenced by relationship status, the research first sought to establish the number of respondents who were in relationships and what kind of relationships they were in. 73.84% of the respondents said they were in a regular and stable relationship and a little more than half of that number are in a marriage

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Introduction

Contraception known as birth control and fertility control is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy, [1]. The process of planning, making available and using birth control is called family planning. Contraceptives are used by the majority of married or in-union women in almost all regions. As of 2015, 64 per cent of married or in-union women of reproductive age worldwide were using some form of contraception. Among the other major geographic areas, contraceptive use was much higher, ranging from 59 per cent in Oceania to 75 per cent in Northern America. Within these major areas there are significant differences by region and across countries [3]

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