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Sensitization of Women Fish Processors on the Benefits of Birth Control Measures in the Coastal Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria

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  • Akinsola O O
  • Oyediran W O
  • Omoare A M

    (Department of Home Economics Education, Federal College of Education, Nigeria.)

  • Badaru, R A
  • Onabajo A O
  • Fasasi R B

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria.)

  • Adeyanju Y T

    (Department of Agricultural Education, Federal College of Education, Nigeria.)

Abstract

In Nigeria, there has been increasing advocacy for birth control measures (BCMs) to checkmate the ever-rising population which has led to youth unemployment, unrest, kidnappings and killings in every part of the country; in many cases, women and children are worst hit by these problems. But, women in the rural areas particularly those in the coastal areas are often not reached by this sensitization programme due to their remote locations. Thus, this study looked at sensitization of women fish processors on the benefits of birth control measures in the Coastal Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria with the aim of identifying the lapses and proffer possible way forward. Three hundred and sixty women fish processors were selected from twelve fishing communities in the study area. Data were collected and analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square. Results showed that majority (66.7%) were in child-bearing age (20-40 years), 84% were married, and 81% had basic education. About 74.7% and 86.7% were aware of traditional and modern BCMs respectively. Sensitization on benefits of BCMs was through friends, Health Care Providers, radio and television. Chi-square results indicated that sources of information had influence on level of sensitization of birth control measures at p

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  • Akinsola O O & Oyediran W O & Omoare A M & Badaru, R A & Onabajo A O & Fasasi R B & Adeyanju Y T, 2018. "Sensitization of Women Fish Processors on the Benefits of Birth Control Measures in the Coastal Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria," Oceanography & Fisheries Open Access Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 8(2), pages 37-44, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jofoaj:v:8:y:2018:i:2:p:37-44
    DOI: 10.19080/OFOAJ.2018.08.555731
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