IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MASS COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (RJMCIT )

E-ISSN 2545-529X
P-ISSN 2695-2475
VOL. 11 NO. 5 2025
DOI: 10.56201/rjmcit.vol.11.no5.2025.pg1.17

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Analysis of Diverse Modern Family Planning Methods and Awareness of Its Health Implications Among Reproductive Mothers in Awka South, Anambra State.

Obi, Evelyn Chinwe PhD, Nweke, Chinyere Felicia, Obi Rita Ifeoma, Chinelo Ebele Uchendu

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Abstract

The study examines the awareness, utilization, and health implications of diverse family planning methods among reproductive mothers in Awka South, Anambra State. This study employed a survey design. The study used a sample size of 370 respondents, proportional and multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection. Statistical Package for social science (SPSS) version 19 was used to analyze the data. The study was anchored on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Social Cognitive Theory. The findings of the study revealed that majority of reproductive mothers in Awka South are aware of the diverse family planning methods, and that the primary sources of information about family planning methods are colleagues/friends/family and healthcare providers. The study also found that respondents experienced side effects from using family planning methods. Therefore, this study concludes that by focusing on education, healthcare access, and the development of safer contraceptive options, the health and well-being of reproductive mothers can be significantly improved.

keywords:

Analysis, Family planning methods, Awareness, Health implications, Reproductive

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