Socio-Economic factors influencing adoption of modern family planning methods among Women in Bombolulu,Mombasa county,Kenya
Abstract
High population growth is common in Bombolulu just as it is the case with other informal
settlements. This situation has led to increase in poor living standards with the affected population
lacking basic amenities such as food, water, shelter, medical care and education among others. This
further creates competition for resources among the population. Population control is a key
ingredient of economic development of any country. In order to realize this, then Family Planning is
crucial. This was a study on the socio-economic factors that influence the adoption of modern
contraceptives among women in Bombolulu, Mombasa County. It sought to establish the influence
that education, poverty and cultural practices and taboos had on the adoption of modern
contraceptives in Bombolulu. The study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey method and
data was collected in the months of May-June 2013. This was done through the use of interview
schedules and guides from 95 household heads in Bombolulu area and 5 key informants who had
special knowledge on the subject matter. The study used cluster sampling. Secondary data was
obtained from document analysis and multi-media sources. The data obtained was analyzed using
SPSS V.17 and presented in tables, quotations and figures. The study established that low levels of
education in Bombolulu had a negative impact on the adoption of modern contraceptives. It was also
observed that poverty negatively impacted on the adoption of modern contraceptives in Bombolulu.
The study concluded that for there to be an effective strategy on the adoption of modern family
planning in Bombolulu, low education levels, poverty and cultural beliefs and taboos must be
addressed first. There is an urgent need to decentralize provision of modern contraceptives in the
community. Through this, access to these can be improved. It is also important to educate
community members on the benefits of planned fertility to the family. Finally there is a need for
studies to be conducted on the impact of county governments in the provision of modern
contraceptives and the influence of early marriages on access to modern contraceptives
Citation
Wambugu,Daniel W.,2013.Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Adoption Of Modern Family Planning Methods Among Women In Bombolulu,Mombasa County,Kenya.Publisher
University Of Nairobi
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