Perception and Practice of Emergency Contraception among Female Undergraduates of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
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Authors: | Folasade Adenike Bello Oladapo Olayemi Adeniran Olubukola Fawole Olayinka Oladunjoye Ogunbode Tolulope Sobukunola Olubukola Adeponle Adesina Christopher Aimakhu Michael Abiola Okunlola |
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Affiliation: | aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | Objective To assess perception and level of proper utilization of emergency contraception (EC)among female undergraduates. Methods Cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed on 383 female under graduates in Nigeria in June 2006.Data analysis was with X-square test and logistic regressions (P<0.05). Results One hundred and five(48.2%)had been sexually exposed.Only 32(30.5%) used regular contraception.Seventy-three(24.3%)female undergraduates were aware of EC.Only 29(7.6%)had used EC before.Most would not use emergency contraceptive drugs in future due to lack of awareness(64.8%).and fear for future fertility and of drugs being injurious to health.Use of EC was associated with awareness of correct interval for use(OR=9.1:95%CI:2.1-39.9). Conclusion There is poor knowledge about EC and poor use,while significant need remains.Most knowledge was acquired from peers and inaccurate.Peer educators are important and professionals'knowledge needs improvement. |
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Keywords: | emergency contraception postcoital female undergraduates |
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