OJO ABIMBOLA EUNICE

Nursing

At the Nursing department office

Appointment on Visitation important

Topic: ENABLERS AND BARRIERS INFLUENCING PREGNANT WOMEN'S INTENTION TO PRACTICE KANGAROO MOTHER CARE AT A SELECTED TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Description: Introduction: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has been widely recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the care of preterm and low birth weight infants. Aims/Objectives: To investigate the enablers and barriers influencing pregnant women’s intention to practice KMC at a tertiary hospital in Ogun State, Nigeria. The specific objectives includes assessing the knowledge of pregnant women about KMC, identifying perceived enablers for practicing KMC, and recognizing barriers to its practice. Methodology: A quantitative research design will be employed using a descriptive survey approach, sampling pregnant women in their third trimester attending antenatal clinics. Data will be collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and reliability analysis. Expected result: The findings of the research is expected to reveal the level of knowledge about KMC among pregnant women, factors influencing its uptake, and where educational interventions should be targeted. Contribution to knowledge: Study is expected to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into the enablers and barriers towards the intention to practice KMC among pregnant women in Nigeria. The findings will inform the development of culturally appropriate strategies and interventions to promote the adoption and practice of KMC, ultimately contributing to improved neonatal health outcomes in the country.

#	Certificate	School	Year
1.	Fellow West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives(FWAPCNM) (Maternal and Child Health)	West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives	2025

Knowledge, Willingness and Barriers to Use of Vasectomy among Men in College of Medicine University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Introduction: Vasectomy is a safe and effective form of male contraception, yet its uptake remains low, particularly in Nigeria. This study investigated the knowledge, willingness and Barriers to use of Vasectomy among men at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: A Cross-sectional descriptive research design was adopted. Data collection was by self-administered questionnaire. A pre-test was carried out to ascertain the reliability of the instrument from which a Cronbach`s alpha value of 0.78 was obtained. One hundred and ninety eight (198) questionnaire were retrieved and analyzed using the SPSS version 27. Results: The results of the study showed that the respondent mean age was 37.96 ± 11.72 years. The overall level of knowledge of vasectomy was average 129(65.2%), while overall level of willingness to use vasectomy was highly inclined 100(50.5%). There was no significant relationship between level of knowledge and willingness to use vasectomy among the respondents (p = 0.302). Major barriers to use of vasectomy are, vasectomy makes men promiscuous (78.8%), followed by my religion is against vasectomy and family planning is a woman’s responsibility(76.8%), followed by my culture is against vasectomy (74.7%), followed by I do not know what vasectomy is (73.7%), and my partner is not in support of vasectomy (73.2%). Conclusion: The study highlights the need for targeted education campaigns to correct misconceptions and promote vasectomy as a viable family planning option for men. Addressing socio-cultural concerns and engaging men in reproductive health discussions can improve the knowledge and acceptance of vasectomy in our community as a whole.

OJO EUNICE is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nursing

OJO has a Fellow West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives(FWAPCNM) in Maternal and Child Health from West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives