The Effect of Family Planning Education by Nurses on Contraceptive Uptake in Federal Medical Centre, Lafia
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Background of the Study
Family planning remains a cornerstone of public health efforts to reduce maternal mortality, control population growth, and improve economic and social well-being. In Nigeria, the uptake of contraceptives remains relatively low, with cultural, religious, and educational barriers limiting access to and utilization of family planning services (WHO, 2024). Despite efforts by the government and international organizations, myths and misconceptions surrounding contraceptive use persist, discouraging many women from adopting modern contraceptive methods.
Nurses play an integral role in reproductive health education, particularly in providing accurate and evidence-based information on family planning. They are often the first point of contact for women seeking reproductive health services and are instrumental in dispelling misconceptions about contraception (Obasi & Aluko, 2023). In Federal Medical Centre, Lafia, the effectiveness of nurse-led family planning education in influencing contraceptive uptake remains underexplored. While studies have shown that nurse-led interventions improve knowledge and acceptance of contraception, factors such as limited training, workload, and cultural barriers may impede their effectiveness (Eze & Yakubu, 2024).
This study seeks to examine the impact of nurse-led family planning education on contraceptive uptake among women attending the Federal Medical Centre, Lafia. By identifying the effectiveness of these educational interventions, the study aims to provide insights into how healthcare facilities can optimize nurse-led family planning programs to improve contraceptive acceptance.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the availability of modern contraceptive methods, the rate of contraceptive uptake remains low in Nigeria, with many women expressing concerns about side effects, religious prohibitions, and misinformation (Adamu & Okafor, 2024). While nurses are positioned to address these concerns through education, there is limited empirical evidence on how their interventions influence contraceptive choices at Federal Medical Centre, Lafia.
The underutilization of contraception contributes to high rates of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal mortality. Understanding the effectiveness of nurse-led family planning education in promoting contraceptive uptake is crucial for improving reproductive health outcomes. This study will explore the extent to which nurses’ family planning education influences contraceptive uptake and the barriers affecting their role.
Objectives of the Study
1. To assess the impact of nurse-led family planning education on contraceptive uptake at Federal Medical Centre, Lafia.
2. To evaluate the level of knowledge and awareness of contraception among women who receive family planning education from nurses.
3. To identify challenges limiting the effectiveness of nurses in providing family planning education.
Research Questions
1. How does nurse-led family planning education influence contraceptive uptake at Federal Medical Centre, Lafia?
2. What is the level of knowledge and awareness among women who receive family planning education from nurses?
3. What are the challenges affecting nurses' effectiveness in providing family planning education?
Research Hypotheses
1. H₀: Nurse-led family planning education has no significant effect on contraceptive uptake.
2. H₀: There is no significant relationship between knowledge of contraception and its uptake among women.
3. H₀: Institutional and sociocultural barriers do not significantly affect nurses' role in family planning education.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study is limited to women attending Federal Medical Centre, Lafia, who receive family planning education from nurses. It does not include private clinics or community health centers. Limitations include respondent bias, cultural resistance, and challenges in accessing accurate self-reported data on contraceptive use.
Definition of Terms
• Family Planning: The practice of controlling the number and spacing of children through contraceptive methods.
• Contraceptive Uptake: The use and acceptance of modern contraceptive methods by women.
• Nurse-Led Education: Family planning awareness and guidance provided by nurses.
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