Appraisal of Usage of Fertility Regulation Services in Damaturu Town, Yobe State

Abstract

Regulation of fertility is one of mechanism used for managing over-explosion of human population in response
to socio-economic resources. The study assessed the availability and usage of fertility regulation facilities and
services among some of the urban and peri-urban communities of Damaturu town, Yobe state. The study used
key Informant and in-depth interview survey method for the data collection. The respondents of the study were
drawn using systematic random sampling techniques, while the data were analyzed using descriptive statistic
techniques. The findings revealed low (33.7%) patronage of fertility regulation services in the peri-urban
communities, with 57.8% in urban communities, which represents 45.8% of the respondents. Of this 45.5% are
employing traditional methods. Fear of side effects, ineffectiveness, poor counselling and awareness are some
of the factors hindering high use of fertility regulation services. As a result, the study recommends increased
public enlightenment campaigns towards uptake of modern method by both men and women.