Abstract:Background: Nigeria has one of the highest maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Use of modern contraceptive has been shown to significantly reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. However, contraceptive use is still low among young women in Nigeria. This study was to determine the prevalence and determinants of contraceptive use among female undergraduates in Edo State.Methods: The study was a cross sectional study. 360 female undergraduates attending Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital who met the elig… Show more
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