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Perceived Risks Associated With Contraceptive Method Use Among Men And Women In Ibadan And Kaduna, Nigeria, Hilary Schwandt, Joanna Skinner, Luciana E. Hebert, Abdulmumin Saad

Fairhaven Faculty Publications

Research shows that side effects are often the most common reason for contraceptive non-use in Nigeria; however, research to date has not explored the underlying factors that influence risk and benefit perceptions associated with specific contraceptive methods in Nigeria. A qualitative study design using focus group discussions was used to explore social attitudes and beliefs about family planning methods in Ibadan and Kaduna, Nigeria. A total of 26 focus group discussions were held in 2010 with men and women of reproductive age, disaggregated by city, sex, age, marital status, neighborhood socioeconomic status, and—for women only—family planning experience. A discussion guide …