Contraceptive choice amongst married men in Ekpoma, Nigeria

Type Journal Article - African Journal of Biomedical Research
Title Contraceptive choice amongst married men in Ekpoma, Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 14
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 213-218
URL http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajbr/article/viewFile/95263/84609
Abstract
Previous study has shown men to be aware of family planning and male contraceptive methods. Knowing that
high maternal mortality is a factor of childbearing and complications of pregnancy, contraceptive use to an extent protect
women’s life. A worrisome scenario is; which contraception method or type will men choose since they are known to take
greater part of issues concerning family formation. Thus, this study investigates the prevalence contraceptive choice of married
men in Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria. A total of 640 randomly selected married men responded to a structured questionnaire
designed to obtain individual information and most preferred contraception. Result shows female method of contraception
(29.1%) to be the most preferred contraception among married men. However, Condom (85.9%) was the most prevalent male
contraceptives choose. Conclusively, condom is the most acceptable male contraceptive. Men need to be provided with correct
information on the use of condom since they play a big role in protecting women’s health, controlling population and sexual
transmitted diseases.

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