The Use of Contraceptives in Nigeria: Benefits, Challenges and Probable Solutions

Abstract

This work examines the decision-making processes among couples, and explained the benefit, challenges and probable solutions to the use of contraception in Nigeria. This work is predicated on the premise that contraceptive decision-making is a complex process that involves an array of factors and structural forces that operate and intersect at different levels to influence decision-making on one hand and the dearth of legal framework to regulate the proper and correct use of contraceptives in Nigerian Reproductive Health Law on the other hand. The use of doctrinal research was employed by sourcing materials from internet, journals, and textbooks as well as statutory laws. This paper found that making informed choices on the methods of contraception posed a huge challenge which is a direct consequence of lack of quality contraceptive services or sufficient access to health facilities, misinformation and a dire absence of knowledge in some instances. This paper concluded that in order to make improvements to women's reproductive lives, the society should have health awareness on the use of contraceptives and its benefits and promulgate a robust, comprehensive and specific regulation for the controlled use of contraceptives in Nigeria.

Levels and predictors of knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among female TV undergraduates in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

“…34 Individuals who are sexually active see the need to prevent unwanted pregnancy, STIs, pregnancy-related health risks and delay marriage to complete education while in sexual relationships. 9,10,45 It also helps girls and women achieve empowerment to live a healthy and economically productive life. Studies have shown that sexually inactive young often cite their sexual inactivity as a reason for non-use.…”

Testaments of Female Natural Contraceptives: An Update on the Usage of African Herbal Remedies

“…1 Fertility control has been practiced since times immemorial, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available around the 20th century. 2 The use of contraceptives has helped in managing the poverty crisis owing to overpopulation despite its discouragement by certain cultural sects, religious, political, and moral beliefs. 3,4 In 2019, there were 1.9 billion women within the reproductive age range of 15 to 49 years in the World, and 1.1 billion of these women need some kind of contraception.…”

“…8,9 The utilization of contraceptives in Nigeria has remained persistently inadequate, despite the numerous advantages and various initiatives by governmental and developmental entities to enhance their adoption, this progress has been retarded due to high illiteracy, poverty, and less awareness among people in the rural areas. 2 In addition, data from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey stated that there was a remarkable surge in the utilization of contemporary contraceptive methods, which rose from 4% to 12% over a span of 28 years namely; 1990 -2018. 2,9 Herbal contraceptive techniques have been utilized for centuries across various cultures and traditions, and they present numerous advantages over synthetic hormones, intrauterine devices, or surgical interventions.…”

“…2 In addition, data from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey stated that there was a remarkable surge in the utilization of contemporary contraceptive methods, which rose from 4% to 12% over a span of 28 years namely; 1990 -2018. 2,9 Herbal contraceptive techniques have been utilized for centuries across various cultures and traditions, and they present numerous advantages over synthetic hormones, intrauterine devices, or surgical interventions. 10 The utilization of this approach is deemed to be less hazardous and milder towards the physiological system, as it refrains from disrupting the inherent hormonal equilibrium or inflicting harm to the reproductive structures as is the case of sterilization.…”