RELIGION AND BIRTH CONTROL. CASE STUDY OF ANGLICAN DIOCESE YOLA
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Background Of The Study
When looking at countries with low reproduction rates, it is astonishing how pertinent it is to consider the claim that "religion still holds immense force in the contemporary world" (Parrinder 2019). (Brooks & Chandler 2018). "religion continues to have an influence in patterns of childbirth," as Heaton (2020) pointed out, "even in countries that have attained replacement level." While the adoption of contemporary methods of contraception is influenced adversely by a number of religious groups, it is favourably influenced by a number of other religious organizations (Goldscheider and Mosher, 2019). It has been hypothesized that denominational variances in religious concepts or doctrines are to blame for the discrepancies in reproduction control that have been seen in both developed and developing nations (Goldscheider & Mosher, 2019).
Because Anglican doctrine encourages large families, responsible parenthood (adequate birth intervals), and opposes the use of the most effective birth control methods, there is a lower rate of utilization of effective methods of contraception among Anglicans than there is among Protestants in low-fertility developed countries. This phenomenon has been attributed to anglican doctrine (Blake, 2020). In contrast, Protestants, who similarly place an emphasis on responsible parenting and the need of reproduction, are seen to either not have a prohibition against the use of contraception and abortion (Johnson, 2020) or to have forsaken the central tenet of their religion in favor of secularism (Clegg & Cross,2019).
Previous research carried out in both developed and developing countries came to the conclusion that women's and communities' religion had a detrimental impact on their likelihood of using contraception. For example, one research conducted in the United States (Goldscheider and Mosher, 2019) found that those with a higher level of intense religiosity, as defined by the frequency with which they participated in religious activities, had a lower likelihood of using contraception. A similar trend was identified in a two level analysis of data for Bangladesh in 1989, although the religious practice of Muslims on an individual level was a poorer predictor of the use of modern contraception than religious practice on a community or district level. This was the case in Bangladesh (Amin et al, 2016). These findings imply that religion, both on an individual and a societal level, can have an opposing effect on the management of reproduction. In their statement that Africans' religion clashes with reproductive management inside marriage, Caldwell and Caldwell (2020) provided more evidence that this is the case. However, there does not seem to be a sufficient amount of research done in Nigeria on the connections between religious institutions, religiosity, and reproductive behavior. Therefore, very little is known about whether the aforementioned findings hold true in the high-fertility Nigerian culture; yet, the researcher believes that it is appropriate to utilize the findings from the low-fertility industrialized civilizations as her point of departure. This research helps to fill in some of the gaps in our understanding about the effect that religious organizations have on people's decisions to utilize birth control methods.
Statement Of The Problem
The vast majority of sexually active women who do not want to get pregnant and who are either presently married or have been married in the past use some kind of contraception. The vast majority makes use of approaches that are quite efficient. This holds true for women of all Christian faiths, including Anglicans, despite the fact that the Church of England maintains a formal stance of opposition to all forms of contraception other than natural family planning (Johnson, 2020). Although Anglican and Evangelical women are somewhat more likely than Mainline Protestant women to be married, there are no significant differences in the patterns of contraceptive usage among married women based on their religious affiliation. In a similar vein, the percentages of married women who are pregnant or want to have children do not vary much according to the religion that they practice. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the relationship between religion and birth control. Hence, this study examines religion and birth control a case study of Anglican diocese Yola, Adamawa State.
Purpose Of The Study
The general objective of the study is to examine religion and birth control among women of Anglican diocese Yola. The specific objectives is as follows:
- To find out if women of the Anglican diocese of Yola believes in the use of birth control.
- To determine the various types of birth control known by women of Anglican diocese Yola.
- To investigate the advantages Of Birth Control In Anglican diocese Yola.
- To examine the negative attitude of women towards birth control in Anglican diocese Yola.
Research Question
The following questions have been prepared for the study:
- Do women of the Anglican diocese of Yola believes in the use of birth control?
- What are the various types of birth control known by women of Anglican diocese Yola?
- What are the advantages Of Birth Control In Anglican diocese Yola?
- What are the negative attitude of women towards birth control in Anglican diocese Yola?
Significance Of The Study
It is hoped that the findings of this study will provide necessary information that will enhance activities and programs towards the practice of family planning to be appropriately conducted.
Furthermore, the findings will also be relevant to those who intend to carry out a similar research topic as it has contributed to the existing literature. Finally, the research will serve as a fuel of new reasoning and further research work on knowledge, attitude and practices of women towards family planning services, and to health science students, lecturers and the general public.
Scope Of The Study
The study will find out if women of the Anglican diocese of Yola believes in the use of birth control. The study will also determine the various types of birth control known by women of Anglican diocese Yola. The study will further investigate the advantages Of Birth Control In Anglican diocese Yola. Finally, the study will examine the negative attitude of women towards birth control in Anglican diocese Yola. Hence, the study is delimited to Anglican diocese Yola, Adamawa State.
Limitation Of The Study
Like in every human endeavour, the researchers encountered slight constraints while carrying out the study. Insufficient funds tend to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature, or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire, and interview), which is why the researcher resorted to a moderate choice of sample size. More so, the researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. As a result, the amount of time spent on research will be reduced.
Definition Of Terms
Religion: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
Birth control: The practice of child spacing and contraceptive use.
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