Abstract
Employing the neo-Malthusian and Voluntary Social Action Theories, this paper argues that irrespective
of denomination Christians in Ibadan perceive family planning as an essential mechanism for achieving
fertility reduction and moderate family size. Data were collected through questionnaire survey, Focus
Group Discussions (FGDs), In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). Results
indicate that 98 percent of the respondents claimed to be knowledgeable about contraceptives; while 67
percent of respondents who are Catholics approved of contraception, only 42 percent of them actually
used these contraceptives. Condom was mostly used by the respondents generally; cost/non-affordability
and side effects are the main reasons why respondents may not use contraceptives even when they
approve of it. Church leaders in both groups stressed the importance of family planning for achieving a
moderate family size. Prioritizing advocacy to religious groups will go a long way in ensuring positive
attitudinal and behavioural change towards adoption of context specific family planning strategies.
Nwokocha, E (2021). Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practices among Catholic and non-Catholic couples in Ibadan, Nigeria. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/contraceptive-knowledge-attitude-and-practices-among-catholic-and-non-catholic-couples-in-ibadan-nigeria
Nwokocha, Ezebunwa "Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practices among Catholic and non-Catholic couples in Ibadan, Nigeria" Afribary. Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/contraceptive-knowledge-attitude-and-practices-among-catholic-and-non-catholic-couples-in-ibadan-nigeria. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
Nwokocha, Ezebunwa . "Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practices among Catholic and non-Catholic couples in Ibadan, Nigeria". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021. Web. 19 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/contraceptive-knowledge-attitude-and-practices-among-catholic-and-non-catholic-couples-in-ibadan-nigeria >.
Nwokocha, Ezebunwa . "Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practices among Catholic and non-Catholic couples in Ibadan, Nigeria" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 19, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/contraceptive-knowledge-attitude-and-practices-among-catholic-and-non-catholic-couples-in-ibadan-nigeria