Awareness and Attitude towards Acceptance of Vasectomy among Spouses of Pregnant/Delivered Women in the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State (Published)
Awareness and Attitude of vasectomy are critical for enhancing male involvement in family planning and reducing the contraceptive burden on women in Nigeria. This study assessed awareness and attitudes toward vasectomy and how these factors influence its acceptance among spouses of pregnant or recently delivered women at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria. The study specifically examined the level of awareness of vasectomy, attitudes toward vasectomy as a male contraceptive method, perceived barriers influencing its acceptance, and the readiness of men to consider vasectomy as a family planning option. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study population comprised male spouses of pregnant or recently delivered women attending antenatal, postnatal, and family planning clinics at UCH. Using convenience sampling, fifty respondents who met the eligibility criteria were recruited. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed respondents’ awareness, attitudes, perceived barriers, and readiness regarding vasectomy. The instrument was validated through expert review and tested for reliability using a pilot study, which produced a reliability coefficient of 0.84. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that most respondents were aware of vasectomy as a permanent family planning method, although misconceptions regarding sexual performance and safety persisted. Respondents generally supported male involvement in reproductive health and joint decision-making with partners. However, cultural beliefs, perceived social stigma, and limited accessibility of services were identified as major barriers to acceptance. Readiness to recommend or adopt vasectomy remained relatively low, though many respondents indicated willingness to consider it after receiving adequate information. The study concludes that improving awareness through targeted health education, promoting male involvement in family planning, and enhancing access to vasectomy services may significantly improve acceptance of the procedure.
Keywords: Acceptance, attitude, awareness, readiness, spouses, vasectomy
Effect of Nurse-Led Training On Knowledge of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women in Selected Primary Health Centres, Lagos State (Published)
Effect of nurse led-training on knowledge of birth preparedness and complications readiness among pregnant women has created much more concerns than ever before. Quasi-experimental research design was employed to assess effect of nurse-led training on knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness among 412 pregnant women in selected primary health centers, Lagos state. Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 412 pregnant women in selected primary health centers, Lagos state. Nigeria. Adapted instrument was administered to obtain information on relevant issues. Data was analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS 23.0). Result showed that the intervention of nurse led-training on complications readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic had significant effect on readiness and available of birth materials (p<0.05), conversant with place of birth (p<0.05); recognition of skilled birth attendant (p<0.05); recognition of danger signs in pregnancy (p<0.05); saving money for delivery and emergence (p<0.05); provision for means of transportation (p<0.05). Result also revealed a notable difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of knowledge regarding birth preparedness and complication readiness. This indicates that the nurse-led training successfully enhanced the understanding and awareness of pregnant women in these areas. It was recommended that there is need to implement evidence-based, interactive nurse-led training programs tailored to pregnant women’s socio-demographic characteristics, focusing on birth preparedness, complication readiness, and maternal healthcare.
Keywords: Birth Preparedness, Knowledge, complications, nurse-led training, readiness