Department of Health Education
FACTORS AFFECTING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN IN RURAL AREA (A CASE STUDY OF ESAN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDO STATE) Chapter One Introduction Background to the Study Family planning is widely acknowledged as an important intervention towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) three (3) as it has proven to reduce maternal and child mortality. Family planning can prevent unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Some family planning methods such as condom usage can protect individuals from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS. Family planning has also been found to promote gender equality as well as promote educational and economic empowerment for women. Despite the enormous benefits of family planning services, the uptake of the service still remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria (Eliason, 2013). Furthermore, Eliason said that although most people are aware of the benefits of family planning services, they complained ...