Religious identity and attitudes toward contraceptives among university students in Nigeria

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying subtle differences in attitudes toward the use of contraceptives of university students from the various religious groups in Nigeria. Major and significant differences were observed among Moslems, Christians, and indigenous religious groups. The Moslem group appeared to have internalized more negative attitudes toward contraceptives than did the other two groups. However, a considerable number of respondents from all groups possessed negative attitudes toward contraception. In each religious group a majority of respondents agreed with the statement, “Contraception is an unnecessary interference with nature.”