Table 7 Myths and misconceptions
Myths and misconception limiting male involvement in FP | Male | Female | ||
Yes | 42 (93.3%) | 43 (95.6%) | ||
No | 3 (6.7%) | 2 (4.4%) | ||
Total | 45 (100%) | 45 (100%) | ||
Frequently mentioned myths and misconceptions | ||||
Myths and misconceptions | Frequency | Total | (%) | |
Male | Female | |||
FP can cause cervical cancer for women | 11 | 13 | 24 | 27% |
Male sterilisation (vasectomy) can lead to impotence | 14 | 12 | 26 | 29% |
IUCD infection attracts STDs/STIs | 10 | 9 | 19 | 21.% |
Implant once inserted can perish, run to the heart up to the legs | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12% |
Modern family planning is meant to eliminate the African Generation | 6 | 4 | 10 | 11% |
Total | 45 | 45 | 90 | 100% |