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Perceived Risks Associated with Contraceptive Method Use among Men and Women in Ibadan and Kaduna, Nigeria.
Authors: Schwandt HM, Skinner J, Hebert LE, Saad A Abstract Research shows that side effects are often the most common reason for contraceptive non-use in Nigeria; however, research to date has not explored the underlying factors that influence risk and benefit perceptions associated with specific contraceptive methods in Nigeria. A qualitative study design using focus group discussions was used to explore social attitudes and beliefs about family planning methods in Ibadan and Kaduna, Nigeria. A total of 26 focus group discussions were held in 2010 with men and women of reproductive age, disaggregated by city, sex...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - June 26, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: Afr J Reprod Health Source Type: research

Obstetric danger signs and factors affecting health seeking behaviour among the Kassena-Nankani of Northern Ghana: a qualitative study.
This study explored knowledge of obstetric danger signs among a range of community members, examined the sources of their information, and the perceived factors that affect health seeking behaviour in rural northern Ghana. We conducted 72 in-depth interviews and 18 focus groups with community members. All interactions were audio taped, transcribed verbatim and analysed using NVivo 9.0. Community members demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of obstetric danger signs, including excessive bleeding, stomach aches, waist pains, vomiting and fever. Pregnant women learn about danger signs from a range of providers, and regular ...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - November 20, 2015 Category: African Health Tags: Afr J Reprod Health Source Type: research

Perceived Causes of Obstetric Fistula and Predictors of Treatment Seeking among Ugandan Women: Insights from Qualitative Research
Afr J Reprod Health. 2020 Jun;24(2):129-140. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2020/v24i2.13.ABSTRACTMany obstetric fistula patients remain untreated or present late to treatment despite increasing surgical availability in Uga nda. We explored women's perceptions of the cause of their obstetric fistula and their treatment seeking behaviours, including barriers and facilitators to timely care access. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted from June-August 2014 among 33 women treated for obstetric fistula at Mulago Hospital, Kampala. Data were analysed to describe dimensions and commonalities of themes identified und...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - June 2, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Hadija Nalubwama Alison M El Ayadi Justus K Barageine Josaphat Byamugisha Othman Kakaire Susan Obore Haruna Mwanje Suellen Miller Source Type: research