Factors Responsible For Infertility Among Women Of Child Bearing Age
Abstract
This study was carried out to examine the factors responsible for infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state. The study specifically was aimed to ascertain the prevalence of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state, investigate the risk factors of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state, and investigate the effect of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of women of child bearing age in Umuezei, and Umuagu in Asaba, Delta state. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selected 160 respondents and 141 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables, and mean scores. While the hypotheses was tested Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the prevalence of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state is high. The study also revealed that the risk factors of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state includes: poor nutrition, family history, chronic diseases such as diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, and drugs abuse. Therefore, it is recommended that reproductive health programs must educate couples on the reduced chances of infertility with advancing age and the need to seek medical care early. Improved access to ART will result in improved pregnancy rates. To mention but a few.
Aims and Objectives
The overall aim of this study is to critically investigate the factors responsible for infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state. Hence, the study will be channeled to the following specific objectives;
- Ascertain the prevalence of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state.
- Investigate the risk factors of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state.
- Investigate the effect of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state.
Research Questions
This study will be guided by the following questions;
- What is the prevalence of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state?
- What are the risk factors of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state?
- What is the effect of infertility among women of child bearing age in Asaba, Delta state?
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Factors Responsible For Infertility Among Women Of Child Bearing Age and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO75065]…
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Factors Responsible For Infertility Among Women Of Child Bearing Age, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV75065] …
Table of Content
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organizations of the Study
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review
2.4 Summary of Literature Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 area of study
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypothesis
4.5 Discussion of Findings
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.2 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
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