AWARENESS OF FAMILY PLANNING TECHNIQUES AND ITS IMPACT ON NATALITY AMONG THE ALMAJIRIS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
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2023-01
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Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt
Abstract
The growing population has been a serious concern to the local and even the international community. This
has impacted on the resources, thereby overstretching the few available resources. It has been observed that
family planning may reduce the population drastically. The Almajiris who are known for migration and
displacement seem to be at a disadvantage. Hence, the need to find out their awareness level of family
planning techniques and its impact on natality among the Almajiris in Ilorin who are vulnerable and
susceptible. The study found out that since Islam is not opposed to child birth, the almajiris hold the belief
that child birth is limitless. Therefore, it was recommended that measures are needed to enhance awareness
about family planning and should be created
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Awareness, Natality, Family Planning, Almajiris’ Impact