Christianity and Choices for In-Vitro Fertilisation among Igbo Christians of Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2309537 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stanley Ndubuisi Nweze (0000-0002-2523-7368, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria), Kingsley Ikechukwu Uwaegbute (0000-0002-9697-0444, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 415-428 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00219096241291053 |
| OpenAlex | W4404359846 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 11 |
The work studies how Christianity affects Igbo Christians' choices for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Using an ethnographic method of data collection like the interview, the study shows that while Christianity is a strong religious movement in Igboland, it does not affect choices for IVF among the people. This, notwithstanding the fact that some Christian tradition like Roman Catholicism strongly condemns the practice. On the contrary, our finding show that Igbo cultural value for children, who continue one's lineage, is the main driving force that affects choices for IVF among the people. The affordability of IVF remains a problem towards its full embrace by Igbo Christians, though
African studies · Christianity · Geography · Igbo · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Southeastern Nigeria · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences · Gender Studies · Global Maternal and Child Health · Philosophy · Religious studies · Reproductive Health and Technologies
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |