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INFLUENCE OF RADIO BROADCAST MESSAGES ON FAMILY PLANNING ATTITUDE OF COUPLES

Abstract

This study is on the research of “The Influence of Radio messages on Family Planning Attitudes towards Couples in Uyo metropolis” it strives to achieve the following objectives; To identify radio broadcast messages on family planning in Uyo. To identify couples’ awareness of radio broadcast messages on family planning in Uyo metropolis. To examine the knowledge of family planning among couples in Uyo metropolis. To verify the extent which couples have considered and practiced family planning methods in a positive or negative way following exposure to these messages. To find out other influences on family planning among couples in Uyo metropolis. Survey method was utilized and simple random sampling was the method involved in collecting data. From the result given couples are aware and have knowledge of the messages of family planning. Although, they were also influences after few observed challenges and factors affecting embracing and adopting the family planning. In all, the couples do agree that radio is the best option in addressing family planning methods and techniques to reach a large audience. Various recommendations were give, from more contents, to the support of the Ministry of Health and embarking on rural settlements in creating family planning awareness.