Factors influencing utilization of Natural Family Planning in Chilonga

The problem of low utilization of natural family planning is worldwide. There is low utilization of natural family planning in all parts of Zambia including Chilonga. Natural family planning rank least among the family planning methods used in Zambia. The study sought to determine factors influencing utilization of Natural Family Planning (NFP) among child bearing women in Chilonga Catchment area. A cross sectional study was done in five health posts of Chilonga Catchment area between July to November 2010. Systematic random sampling was used with a sampling interval of 1: 5. Mothers coming for under five and antenatal clinics were interviewed. Out of 425 questionnaires issued, 411 were successfully utilized which gave a dropout rate of 3%. Teachers trained in NFP method were purposively selected into the study for Focus Group Discussions (FGD). A total of 2 FGDs, each with 8-10 participants were conducted.