Assessment of Problems associated with the Use of Family Planning Pills among Married Adults in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.2026504Abstract
Family planning pills carry the risk of multiple side effects. The side effects may likely be short or long term depending on the intervention techniques. Therefore, this study examined problems associated with the use of family planning pills as expressed by married adults in Ibadan, Oyo State. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all married adults in Ibadan, while the target population are married adults from selected local government areas in Ibadan. 300 married adults constitute the sample for this study selected through simple, stratified and convenience sampling techniques. The questionnaire employed for the study was designed by the researchers. The content validity of the questionnaire was ascertained by the researchers and the reliability was determined. The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The finding of the study revealed that the problems associated with the use of family planning pills include headaches, nausea, weight increase, fatigue and hair loss. Based on the findings of this study, it was therefore recommended that Health institutions should organise regular sensitisation programs on the side effects of family planning pills. Fertility experts should carry out an eligibility assessment before the commencement of the pills.
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