Olakunde BO, Itanyi IU, et al.
Community-based evidence on the acceptability of female permanent contraception (FPC) in Nigeria remains limited, particularly regarding male partners' support. This cross-sectional study enrolled pregnant women and their male partners in the Healthy Beginning Initiative program in Benue State, Nigeria, which uses churches as culturally adapted platforms for screening and follow-up, collecting data from 10,168 women and 6,766 male partners via structured questionnaires. Among 10,046 married women and 6,759 men, 80% and 87% respectively expressed willingness to use or support FPC. Women with lower education and income showed higher odds of willingness, while those with no living children or fewer desired children showed lower odds; similar patterns held for men's support. The authors conclude that expanding access to FPC services could facilitate informed, voluntary uptake in this setting.
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