Factors influencing the practice of abortion among women of childbearing age in Ogbomoso west lga, Oyo state Department:Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9004 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigated the factors influencing the practice of abortion among women of childbearing age in Ogbomosho West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. The objective was to assess the knowledge, reasons, and contributing socio-demographic and systemic factors driving abortion in this demographic. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, utilizing structured questionnaires to collect data from 185 women of reproductive age. Respondents were selected through stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used to analyze the data, with results presented in tables and charts. The results revealed that the majority of respondents were between 25–34 years old (50%), predominantly Yoruba (81%), and had attained at least secondary education (56%). Most respondents demonstrated considerable knowledge about abortion risks, with 97% acknowledging its potential to cause death and 83% aware of complications. Despite this awareness, key reasons for abortion included not being ready for motherhood (89%), pregnancy outside wedlock (84%), financial hardship (81%), and fear of interrupting education or career (79%). Influential factors included poverty (81%), lack of reproductive health education (77%), and inadequate access to contraceptives (71%) and healthcare services (76%). In conclusion, the study indicates that abortion among women of childbearing age is not merely a medical issue but one rooted in socio-economic, cultural, and educational challenges. The study recommends enhanced sexual and reproductive health education, improved access to affordable contraceptives and healthcare services, and empowerment initiatives to support young women, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state