Knowledge and Utilization of Assisted Reproductive Technology among Women in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and utilization of assisted reproductive technology (ART) among women in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State. A descriptive survey design was adopted as the research design for this study, with a population comprising all the 237,647 women of reproductive age in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. A multi stage sampling procedure was used to select a sample size of 438 women for the study. A structured questionnaire with a reliability index of k0.75 was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, Pearson’s correlation, Chi-square, and binary logistic regression for relevant variables. The findings of the study revealed that the level of knowledge on ART among women was high (71.9%) whereas the level of utilization was low (18.2%). The findings of the study show that educational status was significant related with ART (p<0.05) and utilization ART (p<0.05). It was concluded that the level of knowledge on ART among women was high while the level of utilization was low. Therefore, special health facilities should be built by the Government Areas for easy access and use.