Factors Influencing the Utilization of Family Planning in Ishaka District, Western Uganda
Abstract:This study was conducted on factor influencing the utilization of family planning in Ishaka
community, Western Uganda. The study aims to look at various factors that influence the use of
family method, in Ishaka town. The data were collected using questionnaires developed by the
researcher, through descriptive field survey approach. The population of the study were women
of reproductive age 15 to 49 years. A sample of 120 respondents, with 30 respondents equally
drawn from four designated directions of the city at A, B, C, and D, applying random sampling
technique. The collected data was analyzed using frequency distribution tables, simple
percentages and Chi-square test to determine the relationships between the categorical
variables, at significance level of P-values at ≤0.05. The study revealed that high level
knowledge of family planning, did not translate to high contraceptive use. It also shows that
men need to be involved in the conduct of family planning; and also, demonstrate a positive
relationship between husband/partner on family planning practice and discussion. Furthermore,
the chi square test of the respondent’s educational level was found to be highly significance
with a X2 Value of 27.734 @ 0.000* with P-values set at ≤0.05. Therefore, religious and
traditional leaders should be involved in educating and encouraging their members on the
significance of family planning. Further research should be conducted in different locations of
the region to bridge the gap between the modern knowledge of family planning and its
traditional practice.
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