Demography Research Papers/Topics

The Performance Of Reproductive Health Education Among Female Adolescents: A Case Of Chamwino District, Dodoma Region

ABSTRACT This study entitled as ―The Performance of Reproductive Health Education Among Female Adolescents‖ which conducted in Chamwino District, in the four selected villages namely; Nzari, Mahamha, Mvumi Makulu and Mvumi Mission. Data were collected using questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion and Interviews. Ninety six respondents and thirteen key respondents were involved in the study. Information for quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) s...

Male Involvement In Family Planning And Its Impact On The Reproductive Health In Chamwino District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study was examining the factors influencing male involving in family planning services and its impact on reproductive health in Chamwino District. It was guided by three specific objectives which were: to examine knowledge, attitudes and practices of males on family planning and its impact on reproductive health in Chamwino District, to examine factors affecting males involving in family planning and to examine the extent of male‟s involvement and participation in female fam...

Factors Influencing High Fertility In Kondoa District

ABSTRACT The study, on the assessment of the factors influencing high fertility was carried out in Kondoa District, in four villages namely Pahi, Salare, Haubi and Mafai. Data were collected by using questionnaires surveys, focus group discussions and interviews. A total of 100 respondents were involved in the study. The information obtained, was then analyzed by using SPSS and qualitative information as well analyzed by using content analysis. The study findings indicate that, majority of r...

Assessment Of The Status Of Maternal Mortality In Meatu District

ABSTRACT This study assessed the status of maternal mortality in Meatu District in Mwasengela, Ng‟hanga and Mwabulutagu villages. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the magnitude of maternal mortality due to child birth; to assess how household economic status affects maternal deaths and to suggest intervention measures to be undertaken to mitigate maternal deaths. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires and documentation. The data collected were arranged in...

Using Some Statistical Models To Analysis Demographic Variables On Migration

Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze some demographic variables in terms of migration using some statistical models, such as the exponential model, the Gumbertez model, the logistic model, and to determinant the classification of these variables on the estimation, classification and analysis of these variables on migration. Some statistical package was used such as Spss and Excel to analysis and interpret the findings, for this study data collected from the United Nations Annual Repo...

The Effect Of Education Level Qualification On Family Planning Among Women In Nigeria

Abstract The Issue Of Family Planning Among Women In Nigeria Has Become A Contentious Problem. The Study Examined The Effect Of Education Level Qualification On Family Planning Among Women In Nigeria, Using 2013 Nigeria Demographic And Health Survey Women Recode Dataset Characteristics Of Respondents Were Examined At The Univariate Level With The Use Of Frequency Distribution Table, Bivariate Level With The Use Of Chi Square And Binary Logistic Regression Was Employed In The Multivariate Ana...

"Social Determinant And Knowledge Of · Male Workers Towards Prostate Cancer

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the knowledge and attitude of male workers in EKSUTH towards prostate ·cancer. The study adopted the use of primary data with an open and closed ended questionnaire and the inclusion · criteria were men aged 30 - 72 years whom are working in EKSUTH'and E[e eligible and willing to participate. This research was· achieved through a random selection amongst all department in the institutions, with a proposed 220 samples derived using the sample population of ...

Determinant Of Male Involvement In The Choice Of Contraceptive Method In South West

ABSTRACT Male involvement in reproductive healtl1 has two majcx sides, as men give sufficient support in need, choice and rights' to their partners in reproductive healfu and fertility control, on the other hand, men's owns reproductive health related to knowledge, contraceptive use and safe sexual behaviors (UNFA, 199_5)T.h e study examines the determinants of male involvement in the choice of contraception method in South-West, Nigeria. This study was undertaken to provide insight into...

The Effect Of Labour Participation On Fertility Behaviour Among Married Women In Nigeria.

ABSTRACT The prevalence of fertility has dramatically decreased worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. The study examined the effect of labour force participation on fertility behaviour among married women in Nigeria, using 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey women recode dataset. Characteristics of respondents were examined at univariate level with the use of frequency distribution table, bivariate level with the use of chi square and multinomial logistic regressi...

The Effect Of Labour Participation On Fertility Behaviour Among Married Women In Nigeria

ABSTRACT The prevalence of fertility has dramatically decreased worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. The study examined the effect of labour force participation on fertility behaviour among married women in Nigeria, using 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey women recode dataset. Characteristics of respondents were examined at univariate level with the use of frequency distribution table, bivariate level with the use of chi square and multinomial logistic regressi...

Determinants Of Fertility Behavior Among Persons In Union In Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT This paper examines the relationship between determinants and fertility behavior among persons in union in Ogo Oluwa Local Government area, Oyo State. Data for this paper was collected using systematic random san1pling technique; the respondents were persons in union aged 15-49 who had ever married. The data for this work was generated from questionnaire survey administered to 400 persons in union of the reproductive age of 15-49 years. These persons in union were sampled from 8...

The Attitudes And Practices Of Masturbation Among Undergraduates In Ekiti State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT This study examined the Attitudes and Practices of masturbation among undergraduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used. Three hundred undergraduate students were randomly selected from three tertiary institution in the study area. Data were collected using structured questionnaire. The formulated hypothesis were tested using Percentage, Pearson ChiSquare and Logistic Regression. From the findings, most of the undergraduates are within age 20-25 and majo...

Determinants Of Antenatal Health Care Utilization Among Women In Nigeria.

ABSTRACT World health organization estimates that more than half a million women lose their lives in the process of reproduction worldwide every year and most of these mortalities are avoidable if mothers have access to antenatal care services {Zelalem 2000}. Improved maternal and neonatal outcomes have been associated with utilization of antenatal care services (MHCS) (Navaneetham & Dharmalingam, 2000; Mekonnen & Mekonnen, 2002; Babalola & Fatusi, 2009). Globally more than 70% of matern...

The Contribution Of Modern Contraceptive Use In Reducing Induced Abortion In Geita Town,- Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study assessed the contribution of modern contraceptive use in reducing induced abortions among the women of reproductive age in Geita town, – Tanzania. Specifically, the study sough to identify the type of contraceptives available and accessible in the area of study. Also, to assess the extent of modern contraceptives use among women of reproductive age and to examine the rate of induced abortions in Geita town. A cross sectional study design was used in this study by which ...

Attitude Of Married Women Towards Family Planning In Nigeria

ABSTRACT Nigeria is among the countries with the highest unmet needs for family planning, with a population of about 198 mil.li on, estimated to double in 22 years due to low uptake of family planning services. Low utilization of family planning is the major factor associated with high fertility pattern in Nigeria. This trend is higher among women in Nigeria. Without a thorough understanding of, and due attention to the local context, utilization of family planning may continue to be low....


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