Socio - Religious Implications of Child Adoption in Igboland South Eastern Nigeria

Nwaoga, Chinyere T.

doi:10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n11p168

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“…This same communal nature underpins many foster parent–child relationships. Each individual belongs to a community of people or family 20 , 33 who have a stake in major life decisions 2 , 24 and reflects in what the Zulu tribe from South Africa refer to as ‘ubuntu’ (I am because you are). The role of family and friends is recognized and far-reaching and reflects in the observation that only a few respondents felt they could not be bothered by the reaction of their family and friends if they were to consider keeping their unintended pregnancies and giving up the child for adoption.…”

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“…9 In spite of the fact that the major religious groupings in the world generally accept child adoption in doctrine, 18,19 many studies, including those among West African women, on how adoption could be used to resolve infertility (not for resolving unintended pregnancy crises) showed low acceptance for child adoption. 8,14,16,[20][21][22][23][24] In contrast, a Ghanaian study reported that interest was shown for adopting children from an urban orphanage but one of the main difficulties encountered was unavailability of children meeting the preferences of adopters. 15 Literature search did not reveal any African study on the acceptability of keeping an unintended pregnancy, giving birth and putting the child up for adoption as an unintended pregnancy management option.…”

Section: Resolving Unintended Pregnancy Crisis: Is Adoption a Viable mentioning

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Resolving unintended pregnancy crisis: Is adoption a viable option? A cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana

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Objectives: Unintended pregnancy presents a crisis situation with limited options for resolution. Abortion appears to be a commonly chosen option but is stigmatized in many societies including Ghana. Keeping a child from an unintended pregnancy is also unsuitable for many people. Carrying through with the pregnancy and placing the child up for adoption is a potential management option but there is scanty literature on how viable this option is to women globally including Ghana. The study sought to assess acceptability of this option and its barriers and facilitators in Ghana. Methods: This study was a part of a bigger analytical cross-sectional study on unintended pregnancy in Kumasi conducted in three centres from January to April 2014. Exit interviews were conducted for 461 consenting women to capture data on demography, reproductive profile and acceptability of giving up a child from an unintended pregnancy for adoption. Frequencies, proportions and means were computed and presented in tables. Results: Over 85% of respondents would not give up their children for adoption as a way to manage their unintended pregnancy, whereas about 6% were undecided. A need for the child to grow up in a two-parent home was considered more important than the financial security of the adoptive parents while disappointment from family and friends came up as marked barrier to adoption. Conclusions: Keeping a pregnancy and placing the child up for adoption is presently not ideal for managing an unintended pregnancy crisis. More education is needed to increase awareness of adoption as an option in resolving this crisis while continued efforts are made at primary prevention through using contraceptives. The complex adoption process must be made friendly for women with unintended pregnancies who neither desire parenting nor abortion.

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Resolving unintended pregnancy crisis: Is adoption a viable option? A cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana

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“…The Christian religion discourages discrimination against an adopted child. Therefore, it is expected that an adopted child should enjoy the same rights and privileges as the biological child in the family setting 21 . Alternatively, Christianity encourages trusting and waiting on God for a child.…”

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Child Adoption, Posttraumatic-Stress Disorder and the Role of a Paediatrician in the Adoption Process

Onyiriuka

2019

J. Nepal Paedtr. Soc.

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Child adoption represents a robust specialised child welfare service with the potential of meeting the needs and promoting the best interest of a child who have no permanent home or family to relate with. In addition, it provides succour for childless couples. Either way, there are socio-cultural challenges that need to be overcome. This paper reviews the objectives, types of adoption, circumstances in which adoption occurs, eligibility for adoption, and stress system biology/pathophysiology. Posttraumatic stress disorder in adopted children is discussed. The peculiarities and challenges of child adoption in Nigeria are highlighted. In addition, the role of a paediatrician in child adoption process is outlined. An extensive online search of the literature available in English was undertaken via electronic databases such as Nigerian Journals Online, African Journals Online, and Pubmed. Textbooks with chapters on child adoption as well as Newspapers with relevant articles on the subject were also consulted. Generally speaking, all adopted children have experienced some traumatic life event. Such an event, results in children’s brains initiating adaptive stressmediating neural systems. Basically, the paediatrician guides, advises, assists and supports all parties in the adoption triad. Conclusion: The interest of each member of the adoption triad changes over time, making it necessary to design adoption process in a way that will provide protection and support for every triad member.

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“…As such, various reproduction options have been debated and discussed in the literature. Over the years, adoption has been one of the most popular routes taken by couples in Nigeria struggling with bearing children 6 , however, as practices such as surrogacy become more globally popular, it is crucial to examine popular perceptions about the process and how it fits into the socio-cultural framing of reproduction in Nigeria. Notwithstanding the popularity of adoption, it is a very challenging and complex process to embrace in Nigeria as a result of various stigma and stereotypes 7 .…”

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Perceptions of Surrogacy Within the Yoruba Socio-Cultural Context of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Alabi

2021

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Background: Surrogacy might be a reproductive process that brings joy and fulfilment to many but it also brings with it numerous ethical and legal concerns; it raises questions about the fundamental human rights, welfare and wellbeing of women and infants especially within a context where it is barely regulated. This article examines the perception of surrogacy within the Yoruba socio-cultural context in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. It brings to the fore various socio-cultural concerns that questions the influence of surrogacy as a reproductive process on womanhood, motherhood and parenthood. It discusses by analysing the narratives of participants how surrogacy process is a dereliction of the sacredness and cultural sanctity of the family system, most especially in an African context. Methods: 15 stakeholders (traditional birth attendants and gynaecologists) were engaged in an in-depth interview to unravel the challenges surrogacy might or is encountering within the socio-cultural context of Ado-Ekiti. Results: There are various social, cultural and religious beliefs that police the reproductive sphere of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, which has grave implications on fertility treatment. These socio-cultural and religious factors do not provide a fertile ground for surrogacy to thrive within the study location. Hence, it is important that the socio-cultural framing of reproduction within this cultural context become receptive to medical reproductive solutions and innovations if at all the processes are to thrive or at least become less stigmatised. Conclusions: The process of surrogacy is very complex and people’s attitude towards the practice is greatly influenced by their culture, religion and social belief systems about what is considered appropriate for procreation. Also, it is important to have clear-cut policy regulating surrogacy and all forms of ARTs in Nigeria, as this will protect women and infants, as well as, ensure that they are not to exposed abuse, commercialization and exploitation.

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Socio - Religious Implications of Child Adoption in Igboland South Eastern Nigeria

Abstract: Child adoption is a challenging social process in

Cited by 8 publications

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Resolving unintended pregnancy crisis: Is adoption a viable option? A cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana

Resolving unintended pregnancy crisis: Is adoption a viable option? A cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana

Child Adoption, Posttraumatic-Stress Disorder and the Role of a Paediatrician in the Adoption Process

Perceptions of Surrogacy Within the Yoruba Socio-Cultural Context of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

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