SIGNIFICANCE OF FAMILY PLANNING IN THE CONTROL OF INCREASING POPULATION IN NIGERIA
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Abstract
This study investigated the significance of family planning in the control of increasing population in Nigeria. The study sought answers to four research questions and two hypotheses. The population of the study consisted of families in Ugbowo, Ekiadolor, Oluku, Iguosa and Idowina communities in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. 240 families were sampled using the simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was the major instrument for data collection. Data collected were analysed using mean scores, while t-test statistics was employed in testing the hypotheses. Based on the analysis, the study showed that there is a high level of awareness on family planning method within their various communities. The study also revealed that most parents accepted family planning method within their various communities. Also, most parents do not embrace the use of condom and implantation methods. However, parents accept injectable based on doctor’s advice, that pills prevent pregnancy, also that traditional family planning method is cheaper and safer than the new modern method, and lastly that use of contraceptives have no side effect on reproductive system. Based on the findings, recommendations and suggestions for further research were made.
