Factors Influencing Vasectomy Acceptability

The study aimed at identifying factors affecting vasectomy acceptability among men. It sought to answer the research question: What are the factors that may be associated with vasectomy acceptability among men? This was a cross section study that was conducted in Kabwata Township in Lusaka. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule and a focus group discussion guide. The respondents who were interviewed were selected by a systematic sampling method and those for focus group discussions were purposively selected. A total of 245 respondents were interviewed and the response rate was 100%. In addition 13 participants took part in the focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 16.0. The Chi-square test and Fisher`s test were used to determine associations between the independent variables with the dependent variable. Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents 180 (73.5%) indicated that vasectomy was not culturally right and that men must not undergo vasectomy.