ABSTRACT
The study on the assessment of the adoption rate of modern contraceptives use for
planning among Maasai societies was carried out in Ngorongoro district, within three
villages namely Ngorongoro, Nainokanoka and Endulen. Face to face questionnaire,
interview and Focus Group Discussion were used in data collection. A total of 96
respondents were involved in the study. The information obtained was then analyzed
using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) and qualitative information
was analyzed using content analysis.
The study findings indicate that, about 50% of Maasai community perceives modern
contraceptives negatively. The reasons for negative perception include; health
problems like abnormal pain and over breeding during menstruation cycle, the
practice is against Maasai cultural norms and also the practice encourage
prostitution. Moreover, findings indicate that family planning programs/institutions
are not effective on promoting modern contraceptives due to poor response of people
on attending these programs/institutions, rumors on side effects as well as partner‟s
opposition. Furthermore, a field result indicates the problems associated with modern
contraceptive use; such as health problems, poor knowledge on the use as well as
sterility.
The study concludes that, dispensaries/hospitals play a great part on promoting the
modern contraceptive use although there is a great challenge from Maasai cultural
norms, therefore the study recommends that health workers should be well
equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills on provision of family planning
services particularly on the modern contraceptive use among these communities.
Kaswamila, P (2021). Assessment Of The Adoption Rate Of Modern Contraceptives Use Among Maasai Societies In Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-adoption-rate-of-modern-contraceptives-use-among-maasai-societies-in-ngorongoro-district-arusha-region
Kaswamila, Prof. "Assessment Of The Adoption Rate Of Modern Contraceptives Use Among Maasai Societies In Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-adoption-rate-of-modern-contraceptives-use-among-maasai-societies-in-ngorongoro-district-arusha-region. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Kaswamila, Prof. . "Assessment Of The Adoption Rate Of Modern Contraceptives Use Among Maasai Societies In Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021. Web. 15 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-adoption-rate-of-modern-contraceptives-use-among-maasai-societies-in-ngorongoro-district-arusha-region >.
Kaswamila, Prof. . "Assessment Of The Adoption Rate Of Modern Contraceptives Use Among Maasai Societies In Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 15, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-adoption-rate-of-modern-contraceptives-use-among-maasai-societies-in-ngorongoro-district-arusha-region