Islam and Family Planning Acceptance in Bangladesh

Bernhart, Michael H.; Uddin, Mahtab

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“…This perception was more common in Wajir as opposed to Lamu, which may explain the difference in uptake of FP and high TFR. In a similar study, Mir and Shaikh argue that misconception in Islamic teachings contributes to the low utilization of contraception [25,[28][29][30]. To see change, Muslim scholars and religious leaders must demystify religious and cultural myths and misconceptions.…”

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“Children are a blessing from God” – a qualitative study exploring the socio-cultural factors influencing contraceptive use in two Muslim communities in Kenya

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Background: Family planning (FP) is one of the high impact public health interventions with huge potential to enhance the health and wellbeing of women and children. Yet, despite the steady progress made towards expanding access to family planning, major disparities across different regions exist in Kenya. This study explored the socio cultural factors influencing FP use among two Muslim communities in Kenya. Methods: A qualitative study involving Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-depth Interviews (IDIs) was conducted (from July to October 2018) in two predominant Muslim communities of Lamu and Wajir counties. Open ended questions explore key thematic areas around knowledge, attitudes and understanding of contraception, perceived FP barriers, and decision making for contraceptives, views on Islam and contraception, and fertility preference. All interviews were conducted in the local language, recorded, transcribed verbatim and translated into English. Data was analyzed using thematic content analyses. Results: Although Islam is the predominant religion the two communities, perceptions and belief around FP use were varied. There were differing interpretations of Islamic teaching and counter arguments on whether or not Islam allows FP use. This, in addition to desire for a large family, polygamy, high child mortality and a cultural preference for boys had a negative impact on FP use. Similarly, inability of women to make decisions on their reproductive health was a factor influencing uptake of FP. Conclusion: Misinterpretation of Islamic teaching on contraception likely influences uptake of family planning. Cultural beliefs and lack of women's decision power on fertility preferences were a key inhibitor to FP use. Countering the negative notions of FP use requires active engagement of religious leaders and Muslim scholars who are in position of power and influence at community level.

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“Children are a blessing from God” – a qualitative study exploring the socio-cultural factors influencing contraceptive use in two Muslim communities in Kenya

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“…Another reason for not using family planning also includes opposition by husband or family [24]. A study by Bernhart and Uddin [25] stated that 14.6% of the women included in the study mentioned that their husbands opposed family planning due to their religious (Islamic) beliefs. Another study by Apanga and Adam [26] cites the most common reason for not using family planning by wives is the husband's opposition to the family planning services.…”

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The Effects of Education, Poverty, and Resources on Family Planning in Developing Countries

Sultan¹

2018

Clinics Mother Child Health

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Introduction: Developing countries are facing many difficulties due to a rise in population. High fertility rates have posed increased health risks for mothers and child's health, resulting in poor quality of life. According to WHO, approximately 225 million women in developing countries want to limit childbearing but are unable to do because of unmet needs, lack of resources, limited access to family planning (FP) services, religious beliefs, and illiteracy. FP can play an imperious role in stabilizing the issues in developing countries. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to explore and synthesize articles on education, poverty, and resources of FP services in low and middle-income countries. Methodology: A literature review was conducted from the period of Oct to Dec 2016 in PUBMED, CINAHL and Allied Health Literature based on predefined search terms. Eligibility criteria included: original researches, review articles, and perspective, opinion, and commentary articles. Result: The key findings from literature review suggested that education regarding family planning is essential. Moreover, it is fundamentally important to introduce the concept, knowledge, awareness, practice, and availability of contraceptive measure, and family planning services. However, women in developing countries are struggling for the use of modern contraceptive methods but are lagging far behind due to the scarcity of resources. It is imperative to make contraceptive methods more accessible and available in resource-scarce countries. Conclusion: FP determinants such as education, poverty, and accessibility to resources can be used to empower women and men in underdeveloped nations. It also helps to change their attitudes and practices towards family planning, thus, leading to better quality of life. C li nics in M o th er an d C h il d Healt h

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“…Most of the adolescents can realize that sex education is necessary for better reproductive health and it should included in text book of secondary level and higher level. (Ahmed et al, 2008) There is a misconception that the family planning adoption among the Muslim countries is low because of their religious opposition to contraceptive use (Bernhart & Mosleh, 1990). Bernhat and Mosleh (1990) showed that men were highly inclined for using contraceptive though their wives were in opposition to use contraceptive because of religious beliefs and attitudes.…”

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Determinants of Male Involvement in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in Bangladesh

Kamal¹,

Islam²,

Alam³

et al. 2013

AJHE

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This study examined the factors that influence male participation in family planning and reproductive health in Bangladesh. Male involvement in family planning and reproductive health was measured by a simple composite index. This study revealed that male involvement in family planning is high about 63.2 percent in this area. Chisquared tests and binary logistic regression analysis were applied to determine the relationship between various kinds of variables and the probability of male involvement in family planning and reproductive health. The findings from the bivariate analysis suggested that age of husband, age of women, number of living children, women's education, women's occupation, husband's education, husband occupation, knowledge on contraceptive methods and STDs, social network and inter-spouse communication had significantly associated with male involvement in family planning and reproductive health. The result of logistic regression analysis showed that males were more likely to participate in family planning and reproductive health whose wives were educated , ,engaged in skilled works, acquainted with high knowledge on contraception, soundly interconnected with social network and get message about family planning and reproductive health from it, favorable spousal communication, husbands and wives had high age. Family planning programme should emphasis on male involvement in the action of family planning and reproductive health procedures in Bangladesh.

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Islam and Family Planning Acceptance in Bangladesh

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“Children are a blessing from God” – a qualitative study exploring the socio-cultural factors influencing contraceptive use in two Muslim communities in Kenya

“Children are a blessing from God” – a qualitative study exploring the socio-cultural factors influencing contraceptive use in two Muslim communities in Kenya

The Effects of Education, Poverty, and Resources on Family Planning in Developing Countries

Determinants of Male Involvement in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in Bangladesh

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