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.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER                                        TITLE                                                                PAGE

Title page        -           --          -           -           -           i

                                                            Declaration      -           -           -           -           -           ii

                                                            Certification    -           -           --          -           -           iii

                                                            Dedication      -           -           -           -           -           iv

                                                            Acknowledgements    -           -           -           -           v

                                                            Abstract          -           -           -           -           -           vi

                                                            Table of Contents       -           -           -           -           vii

                                                            List of Tables  -           -           -           -           -           x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           1

1.2 Statement of the Problem  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           2

1.3 Objectives of the Study    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           4

1.4 Research Questions          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           4

1.5 Justification for the Study -           -           -           -           -           -           -           5

1.6 Delimitation of the Study -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           5

1.8 Operational Definition of Terms   -           -           -           -           -           -           -           5

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Review of Concepts          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           7

2.1.1 Influence            -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           7

2.1.2 Kinds of Influence         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           8

2.1.3 Radio Broadcast -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           8

2.1.4 Types of Radio Broadcasting    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           9

2.1.5 Pirate Radio       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           10

2.1.6 Terrestrial Digital Radio            -           -           -           -           -           -           -           11

2.1.7 Satellite  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           11

2.1.8 Family Planning -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           11

2.2 Challenges of Family Planning     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           12

2.2.1 Contraceptive Use         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           13

2.2.2 Benefits of Family Planning and Contraception           -           -           -           -           14

2.3 Review of Studies -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           15

2.4 Theoretical Framework     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           20

2.4.1 Stimulus- Response Theory       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           20

2.4.2 Social Learning Theory -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           21

2.4.3 Social Cognitive Theory            -           -           -           -           -           -           -           22

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Technique          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           25

3.2 Population of the study     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           26

3.3 Sample Size and Sampling Procedures    -           -           -           -           -           -           26

3.4 Description of Research Instrument         -           -           -           -           -           -           27

3.5 Validity of Research Instrument  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           28

3.6 Method of Data Collection           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           28

3.7 Method of Data Analysis  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           28

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           29

4.2 Discussion of Findings     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           39

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of Findings       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           43

5.2 Conclusion            -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           44

5.3 Recommendations -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           44

5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           45

LIST OF TABLES

Table (i): Sex of Respondents -           -           -           -           -           -           -           29

Table (ii): Age of Respondents          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           30

Table (iii): Respondents’ Status         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           30

Table (iv): Occupation of Respondents          -           -           -           -           -           -           31

Table (v): Respondents awareness of the term “family planning” on radio  -           -           31

Table (vi): Respondents’ acknowledging they have an idea of family Planning       -           32

Table (vii): Respondents’ understanding of family planning -           -           -           32

Table (VIII): Respondents’ exposure of the messages about family planning

through which radio stations    -           -           -           -           -           -           33

Table (ix): Respondents’ remark on the details of