A study of the factors militating against the distribution of family planning products in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines the factors militating against the distribution of family planning products in Nigeria. The study was carried out in Saki-west local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria with the aid of structured questionnaires which were administered on 200 respondents in the study area using simple random sampling approach. The collected data were analysed using stepwise regression model. The study indicated that the road network in the study area is not in good condition, and there are inadequate infrastructural and transport facilities, also lack of credit facilities is among the problem bedeviling the effective distribution of the products in the study area. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that, road networks should be improved, rural areas should be made accessible while government should be involved in the proper distribution of the products in order to ascertain healthy condition and improve standard of living.