Community perceptions, beliefs and factors determining family planning uptake among men and women in Ekiti State, Nigeria: finding from a descriptive exploratory study.

Objectives: To examine family planning through the community's perception, belief system and cultural impact; in addition to identifying the determining factors for family planning uptake.

Design: A descriptive exploratory study.

Setting: Three communities were selected from three local government areas, each in the three senatorial districts in Ekiti State.