Extent of Women’s Participation in Child-Bearing Decisions in Aniocha –North Local Government Area, Delta StateNigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Participation in child-birth decisions of the family is one of the inalienable fundamental human rights of the individual especially women. The objective of the study is to determine the extent of women’s participation in child-bearing decisions of their family in Aniocha –North Local Government Area, Delta State. The study adopted the survey design. From a target population of 3753 women of childbearing age in Aniocha – North LGA, a sample size of 387 was obtained using Power Analysis. Proportionate stratified sampling technique was employed to draw a sample size of 387 women from the six communities which were randomly selected. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version (20). Results show that, majority of the women take some part in making decision about their child bearing. Here the means values for these statements; When to become pregnant, Number of children, when to have sexual intercourse and child spacing period were 2.93, 2.93, 2.93 and 2.96 respectively and where to receive antenatal and where to deliver have mean values of 3.15 and 3.14 respectively. Majority of the women are not involved in decision of when and how to use family planning hence the mean value is 1.84. Therefore, there is need for women to be involved in decision making regarding every aspect of their childbearingas they are the carriers and nurturers of the children of today and the future, to promote spouse intimacy and also taking their health needs into consideration.
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Odikpo Linda C, Dr Odikpo I
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