Knowledge, Perception and Preference for Contraceptives among Women in Christianity Religion

This study aims to examine the knowledge, perception and preference of family planning methods among women of the Christian faith with a particular focus on women from 3 different congregations within the Christian faith. A cross-sectional Descriptive survey was deployed as a design. A structured questionnaire was the instrument used and a total of 315 respondents were all women and attended: The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Palace of Grace Parish, Iju, Lagos, The City of the Lord Church, Beautiful Gate Solution, Giwa, Oke Aro, Ogun State, and The Celestial Church of Christ, Oluwatosin Parish, Iju, Lagos, Nigeria filled and returned their questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed with the aid of descriptive statistics of frequency, tables and percentages. Findings from the study revealed that the majority of the women ((86.0%) have substantial knowledge about contraceptives and their perception was affirmative. Also, the study was able to establish that the commonly used method was hormonal contraception implants (63.3%). A major determinant of the choice of contraceptives was the health benefits and couples’ convenience. This study highly recommends the sustenance of the intensity of campaign, advocacy and awareness creation on the usefulness and health benefits of appropriate usage of family planning methods. It is also recommended that the involvement of men in the reproductive health of every woman, especially in family planning will further enhance women's involvement and improve their attitudes positively.