Islam, Polygyny and Modern Contraceptive Use in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa

Farrell, Margaret; Masquelier, Adeline; Tissot, Emily; Bertrand, Jane T.

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“…Existing literature confirms the key role religion plays in shaping the decision to use contraceptive methods. 26 , 27 , 30 Our findings show that the NURHI intervention that engaged religious leaders in promoting family planning had substantial coverage, as a large proportion of women were exposed to religious leaders' messages on family planning in the past year. Of the women who had this exposure, about one-third were currently using modern contraceptive methods.…”

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Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative

Adedini

Babalola²,

Ibeawuchi³

et al. 2018

Glob Health Sci Pract

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Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative

Adedini

Babalola²,

Ibeawuchi³

et al. 2018

Glob Health Sci Pract

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“…Studies [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] that have explored factors associated with modern contraceptive use among women, acknowledged the significant influence of socioeconomic variables and health-seeking behaviour. Studies (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) have also highlighted the influence of contextual factors and the mixed effects of fertility behaviour fueled by cultural norms and religious beliefs, autonomy, misconceptions, and fear of side effects as important predictors of modern contraceptives.…”

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“…Studies (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) have also highlighted the influence of contextual factors and the mixed effects of fertility behaviour fueled by cultural norms and religious beliefs, autonomy, misconceptions, and fear of side effects as important predictors of modern contraceptives. However, there is evidence that Quality of Counseling (QoC) is associated with contraceptive utilization, patient outcomes, and reproductive health-seeking behaviour (9)(10)(11)(12)(13). The importance of quality counseling has received renewed interest necessitating the development of appropriate measures for assessing quality counseling.…”

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Does Quality of Counseling and Exposure to Family Planning Messages Influence the Use of Modern Contraceptives Among Women in Northern Nigeria?

Alabi,

Dougherty,

Etim

et al. 2024

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BackgroundFamily Planning Counselling (FPC) involves information exchange on contraceptive methods between a provider and client and providing appropriate support in choosing a method that best suits the client’s needs. Access to sexual and reproductive health information enables women to make informed health decisions. However, the low modern contraceptive prevalence among women in northern Nigeria may be attributed to poor FPC and exposure to FP messages, among other factors. This study examines the impact of quality FPC and exposure to FP messages on modern contraceptive use.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of 676 family planning clients aged 15-49 from 163 health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Quantitative data were collected using client exit interviews. The analysis included a binary logistic regression to predict the odds of modern contraceptive use using MII Plus and other explanatory variables.ResultOnly 29% received quality counselling about methods, while 35% were exposed to FP messages. The quality of counselling assessed using MII Plus did not predict modern contraceptive use. However, higher odds of using modern contraceptives were found among clients who reported their provider asked about their previous family planning experience (aOR=3.81; 95% CI: 1.04-13.99) and explained how the selected FP method works (aOR=5.51; 95% CI: 1.11-27.30). Clients who received FP messages from a place of worship (aOR=11.97; 95% CI: 1.76-81.62) and a community ruler (aOR=6.52; 95% CI: 1.02-41.58) had higher odds of using modern contraceptives.ConclusionImproving the quality of FPC and expanding exposure to FP messages through effective community structure can enhance the uptake of modern contraceptives in northern Nigeria.

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Religion as a Social Determinant of Maternal Health Care Service Utilisation in Nigeria

Solanke

Oladosu

Akinlo

et al. 2015

APS

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This study examines the relationship between religious affiliation and utilisation of maternal health care services using 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data. The outcome variable is utilisation of maternal health care service measured by antenatal care and place of delivery. The explanatory variables were religion and three purposively selected social determinants of health, namely the social gradient, work condition and social exclusion. The chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression were applied. Result show that 50.7% had the recommended 4 or more antenatal care visits; 23.4% and 13.5% respectively utilise public and private sector facilities for their most recent child delivery. The relative risk of having 4 or more antenatal visits reduce by a factor of 0.7863 for Muslim women (p<0.05), and increase by a factor of 5.3806 for women in higher social ladder (p<0.01). Religion should be integrated into the social determinants of health framework. . Keywords: Religion, maternal, health care, utilisation, women, social determinant Résumé Cette étude examine la relation entre l'appartenance religieuse et l'utilisation des services de soins de santé maternelle à l'aide des données de 2013 au Nigeria enquêtes démographiques et sanitaires . La variable de résultat est l'utilisation des services de soins de santé maternelle mesurée par les soins prénatals et lieu de livraison . Les variables explicatives sont la religion et trois déterminants sociaux choisis à dessein de la santé , à savoir le gradient social , condition de travail et l'exclusion sociale . Le test du chi -carré et de régression logistique multinomiale ont été appliquées . Résultat montrent que 50,7 % avaient les 4 ou plusieurs visites prénatales recommandées ; 23,4 % et 13,5 % utilisent respectivement les établissements du secteur public et privé pour leur prestation la plus récente de l'enfant . Le risque relatif d'avoir 4 ou plusieurs visites prénatales à réduire par un facteur de 0,7863 pour les femmes musulmanes ( p <0,05 ) , et une augmentation par un facteur de 5,3806 pour les femmes dans l'échelle sociale plus élevé ( p < 0,01 ) . La religion devrait être intégré dans les déterminants sociaux.

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Islam, Polygyny and Modern Contraceptive Use in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa

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References 11 publications

Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative

Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative

Does Quality of Counseling and Exposure to Family Planning Messages Influence the Use of Modern Contraceptives Among Women in Northern Nigeria?

Religion as a Social Determinant of Maternal Health Care Service Utilisation in Nigeria

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