Abstract

This study examines the impact of poverty on fertility among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Zamfara state. The study used survey design and questionnaire administered to sixty (60) sample of population in the six (6) affected local government areas; namely, Maradun, Maru, Shinkafi, Zurmi, Birnin Magaji and Talata Mafara. The study found out that IDPs suffered from feeding their large number of children. It is recommended that government should provide food, water, clothing, and other social services to internally displaced persons. Finally, the researcher recommends that reducing high birth rate especially through family planning will increase standard of living.

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Poster Session

Theme

Social and Community Studies

KEYWORDS

Poverty, Fertility, IDPs

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