Abstract

Ibebuike J. E.*, Nwokike G. I. and Duru A. A.

ABSTRACT

This is a research on attitude of couples towards family planning in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area. The reason for the study is to determine attitude of couples towards family planning, to ascertain their attitude towards family planning, to identify factors leading to poor attitude towards family planning and to know their level of acceptance of family planning. Related literature were reviewed, descriptive survey research design was utilized. Multi stage sampling technique was adopted in the selection of subjects. The instruments used in the collection of data were self developed, structured and valid questionnaire. Copies of the questionnaire were administered on face to face basis to the respondent by the researcher. The data collected was analyzed and presented using tables, percentages and bar chart. The finding of the study showed that couples have high knowledge but negative attitude towards family planning, factors contributing to the poor attitude was religion, culture, poverty and low level of education. These factors contributed to low level of acceptance of family planning, recommendations were made based on the findings.