Title: Knowledge And Utilisation Of Selected Preventive Reproductive Health Services Among Women In Lapai Local Government Area Of Niger State
Authors: SANNI, Abdulquadri Isah, Prof. Salaudeen A. G, OGUNBIYI, Opeyemi Christiana, OJETOKUN, Matthew Bukola
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Pages: 71-79
Publication Date: 2026/07/28
Abstract:
This study investigates the RH knowledge and Utilisation among women in the Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. The study considered variables such as age, education level, monthly income, marital status, employment status. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select study participants (sample size =328). Two research questions and hypotheses were developed and answered and tested at .05 level of significance. A structured questionnaire was administered through face-to-face interviews, interpreted using frequency tables, graphs, means and standard deviations, relationship between variable was measured using chi-square. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 25.0. The age ranged from under 18 to 49 years, with the highest representation (42.1%) in the 18-24 age groups. Most respondents (75%) had tertiary education, while 45.1% earned less than N20,000 monthly. A significant portion of respondents were single (59.8%), and a majority practiced Islam (68.6%), with Nupe being the predominant ethnicity (45.1%). Significant relationships (?=13.132; p=0.00) were found between age and general knowledge of RH diseases. There is no significant association between knowledge of preventable reproductive measures (?=3.355; p=0.449). Educational level, income (?=12.04; p=0.055), and marital status (p=0.053) were also significantly associated with knowledge and utilization RH services. The study recommends among others create and execute educational initiatives tailored to various ethnic communities. policymakers and healthcare professionals must consider socio-demographic aspects such as age, education level, income, marital status, employment status, and religious and ethnic identity when designing and implementing effective reproductive health programs.