ABSTRACT
This study aims to assess knowledge, practice and factors affecting knowledge and practice of family
planning methods among males in a rural community in Edo State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive
study design with multistage sampling method are employed in sample selection of 323 male participants
in Iyamho community, Edo State. Data is analysed and presented using descriptive statistics. Majority
126 (39%) of the respondents are within 34-41years. Majority (96.3%) of the men know about family
planning methods for men. Majority 258 (80%) knows barrier method (male condoms). Most 181(56%)
of the respondents have used family planning methods before. The factors that affect accessing family
planning services for males is mostly stigmatization (57.6%). In conclusion, this study provides
information on the types of family planning information men are lacking and avenues for getting this
information to them. Its therefore recommended reproductive health program designers need to
incorporate these findings into reproductive health programs to help address barriers to improve health
outcomes among males.
Keywords: Knowledge, Practice, Factors Affecting, Family Planning Methods Among Males, Rural
Community in Edo State, Nigeria
Cite this Article: Onaadepo O, Efegbere HA, and Akaninyene M. Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Factors
Affecting Knowledge and Practice of Family Planning Methods Among Males in a Rural Community in Edo State,
Nigeria. Global Professionals Multidisciplinary Practices Journal. 2024; 1(2):1-17
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