Determinants of Reproductive Health Behaviour among Female Workers in Tertiary Institutions: Evidence from Nigeria
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Reproductive, Health Behaviour, Female Workers, Tertiary InstitutionAbstract
The study investigates the determinants of reproductive health behaviour among female workers in tertiary institutions in Nigeria with the aim to determine the relationship between age, education and cultural factors and how it affects female reproductive health behaviour. The study adopted the new household economic theory. The study utilised the quantitative research method applying the use of structured questionnaire as instrument of data collection. From the population, the study selected 400 respondents as sample size and the collected data was analysed descriptively with means and standard deviation. The study concluded there is significant extent to which age, educational attainment, marriage and cultural norms/ religious beliefs influences reproductive health behaviour of female workers in tertiary institutions. The study recommended that tertiary institutions should collaborate with health organizations to implement educational programs that emphasize the impact of age and marriage on reproductive health, encouraging informed decisions about marriage timing and family planning. Health Institutions should incorporate reproductive health education into professional programs, particularly highlighting the role of educational attainment in fostering positive reproductive health behaviours. Health policymakers should design reproductive health initiatives that respect cultural and religious beliefs while promoting practices that enhance reproductive health outcomes.
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