European Academic Research ISSN 2286-4822
ISSN-L 2286-4822
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Article Details :
Article Name :
Utilisation of Family Planning Services in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District
Author Name :
Edward Kwesi Acquah
Publisher :
Bridge Center
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Abstract :
The study was carried out to assess the utilisation of family planning services among people in their fertility age in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District. A sample size of 288 was used for the study. The sample size was determined using Cochran (1963) formula for sample size determination. The descriptive survey design was employed for the study. Participants were selected using proportionate random sampling. The analytical procedures utilised included chi-square and descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The study established that most of the participants see family planning services as important and have fair knowledge on the importance of family planning and the methods of family planning, however utilisation of family planning services is low. Reasons behind the low utilisation were health concerns and fear of side effects, desired for more children, non affordability, lack of spousal consent, lack of information and lack of access. The study found out that most of the participants were not ready to use family planning in the near future. The study further established that age, marital status and occupation were less likely to influence utilisation of family planning services. Meanwhile, sex, level of education and religion were more likely to influence utilisation of family planning services. Attitudes of service providers, cost of family planning services, quality of the family planning services, access to family planning services and long waiting hours at family planning centers were the service delivery factors affecting utilisation of family planning services. Based on the findings, appropriate conclusions and recommendations were offered.
Keywords :
Family Planning Services, Utilisation, Contraceptives, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira, Ghana Health Service

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