Comparative analysis of parents' and teachers' view points on contraceptive practice among adolescents in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
The study compares the viewpoint of parents and teachers on contraceptive practice by sexually active adolescents in the study environment The instrument for the study was a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Data was analysed using frequency counts and chi-square statistical test of significance (P = .05). Findings showed that there was significant difference in opinion (P < 0.05) between parents and teachers on the use of contraceptives by adolescent girls. Most (79.1%) parents will not encourage girls to use contraceptives. However, a substantial number (45.8%) of teachers would similarly not encourage adolescents to use contraceptives. Various reasons are given by both repondents for discouraging adolescents from using contraceptives although there was significant difference (P < 0.05) in the reasons given. Based on the findings, it was concluded that for family planning programme directed towards adolescents to succeed parents' and teachers' view point must be put into consideration. In addition, teachers and parents need training in reproductive health.
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Department ofHealih and Physical Education, Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003268:Contraception Behavior / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004522:Educational Status; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017533:Marital Status; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009549:Nigeria; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012736:Sex Education; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires