Perception and Utilization of Contraceptives Among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Kafin Madaki Community, Bauchi, Northeast Nigeria

Perception and Utilization of Contraceptives Among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Kafin Madaki Community, Bauchi, Northeast Nigeria | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 4 March 2026 V1 Latest version Share on Perception and Utilization of Contraceptives Among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Kafin Madaki Community, Bauchi, Northeast Nigeria Authors : Mubarak Abdulkareem JABBO 0000-0003-1630-3439 [email protected] , Muhammed Mubashir Babatunde UTHMAN , Fawziyya Temitope OSHO , Abdullahi Abba HABIB , Jimoh Olanrewaju SAHEED , and Abubakar Shehu MUHAMMAD Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177258982.25133670/v1 134 views 72 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract math_shortcuts Background : It is estimated that 214 million women of reproductive age have an unmet need for contraception in many developing countries including Nigeria. Some reasons attributed to this are: limited access to contraception, fear or experience of side-effects, cultural or religious reasons. This study evaluated the perception and utilization of contraceptive among women of reproductive age group in Kafin Madaki Community, Bauchi State, Northeast Nigeria. Methods : It was a prospective cross-sectional study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain necessary information from the respondents. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25. Results : The current contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) was 38%. Majority of the respondents have a positive perception towards the use of contraceptive 84.1%. The factors positively and significantly associated with contraceptive use are: Parity (OR=5.69; 95% CI=4.69 – 6.69), healthcare workers as source of information on contraceptive (OR=6.16; CI=3.02–12.57), positive perception towards use of contraceptives (OR=6.37; 95% CI=1.98 – 20.54), and fear of side effects (OR=4.54; CI=2.33 – 8.84). The factors negatively and significantly associated with contraceptive use are: families as source of information on contraceptive (OR=0.16; CI=0.07–0.03), being desirous of pregnancy (OR=0.13; 95% CI=0.07 – 0.25), and unavailability of contraceptives (OR=0.07; 95% CI=0.03 – 0.19). Conclusion : The CPR in this study is within the National 2020 target but far below the WHO recommended global target. Most women have a positive perception towards contraceptive use. However, unavailability and lack of access to contraceptives is a significant factor precluding its use in the community. Supplementary Material File (main manuscript.docx) Download 407.16 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 04 March 2026 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords contraception: methods fertility control Authors Affiliations Mubarak Abdulkareem JABBO 0000-0003-1630-3439 [email protected] Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital View all articles by this author Muhammed Mubashir Babatunde UTHMAN University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital View all articles by this author Fawziyya Temitope OSHO University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital View all articles by this author Abdullahi Abba HABIB Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital View all articles by this author Jimoh Olanrewaju SAHEED Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta View all articles by this author Abubakar Shehu MUHAMMAD Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 134 views 72 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Mubarak Abdulkareem JABBO, Muhammed Mubashir Babatunde UTHMAN, Fawziyya Temitope OSHO, et al. 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