FERTILITY LEVELS AND REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS IN CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA 0 0
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Fertility behaviour, reproductive patterns, family planning, women’s empowerment, Kogi Central Senatorial District.Abstract
Fertility behaviour remains an important demographic and development concern in Nigeria because of its implications for population growth, maternal health, household welfare, and resource sustainability. This study examined fertility levels and reproductive behavioural patterns among women in Kogi Central Senatorial District, Kogi State, Nigeria. A mixed-method design was adopted, with 400 women selected from Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi, Okene, and Ogori/Magongo Local Government Areas through multistage sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed with descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression. Results showed that 53.3% of respondents considered 5–6 children ideal, while 33.6% preferred more than six. Cultural expectations (32.3%) and religious beliefs (28.5%) were reasons for large family size. Condoms (39.4%) and pills (23.8%) were the most commonly used contraceptive methods. Regression results showed that age at first birth, ideal family size, family planning practice, and reproductive decision-making explained 39.9% of variation in fertility preference (R = 0.632; R² = 0.399; F = 52.41; p < 0.001). Ideal family size was the strongest predictor (β = 0.476; p < 0.001), while family planning significantly reduced fertility preference (β = -0.291; p = 0.001). The study recommends strengthening women’s education, reproductive autonomy, male involvement, and culturally responsive fertility intervention programmes.Downloads
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