Family Planning Utilization Among Women as a tool for Sustainable Human Development

One major public health challenge facing man globally today is that of ever increasing population that does not match with the available resources to sustain. There is a growing concern every nation especially the developing country on how to control their population increase and what best methods that can be used. The study presented a link between contraceptive use and birthrate reduction. Contraceptive is also known as birth control and fertility control is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. The study specifically focusedĀ  on methods such as implantable contraceptives and surgical means such as vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in females, the use of condoms, sponges and diaphragms, injections, vaginal rings, oral pills and withdrawal by the male before ejaculation and the attitude of some women react differently to the issue of contraceptive. The study found that educated women are more receptive to Family Planning utilization, religion was found to significantly negatively contribute to poor contraceptive use. Counsellors should engage in family counseling and educate married women on some safety methods while encouraging the teenagers to stay away from un-protective sex. Government should provide free medicals on contraceptive for both married women and unmarried women in order to control excessive birthrate.

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