Sexual activity and contraceptive use among young female students of tertiary educational institutions in Ilorin, Nigeria

Abiodun, Omoniyi M.; Balogun, OR

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2008.08.002

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“…This is comparable to the figure from studies reported from northern Nigeria (24%) [12] of last use of contraception, Ibadan (32.2%) [13] of first use and Ilorin (25.4%) [14] of ever use of contraception. However, this is higher than the figures from the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) where 17.3% and 39.4% of youth from Anambra state used contraception at their first and last sexual intercourse respectively [15].…”

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“…While the reasons out-of-school girls gave were fear of side effects (26%), did not think of using one (14.6%) and refusal by partner (9.4%). This is in contrast to studies done in Owerri [16] and Ilorin [17] where a higher proportion of adolescents (43.5%) and (77.5%) expressed fear as the major reason for not using any contraception. Fear was the major reason pointed out during the focused group discussions.…”

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Pattern, Types and Predictors of Contraception among Female In-School and Out-of-School Adolescents in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Adogu¹,

Udigwe²,

Udigwe³

et al. 2014

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Introduction: The consequences of unsafe sex are suffered mostly by adolescent girls in Nigeria despite efforts to improve accessibility to the reproductive and sexual health of this group. This study elucidates the pattern of contraceptive use, the key socio-demographic factors, sexual beliefs and practices associated with its use amongst adolescent girls in Nnewi, Nigeria. Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional comparative study of in-school and out-of-school female adolescents. Data were collected using questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), then analyzed by selecting socio-demographic and other variables to assess their interaction with contraceptive use and result compared between the two groups. Data were presented in tables and charts and multivariate and chi-square analyses were performed. Result: Higher proportion of sexually active out-of-school girls than their in-school counterparts had ever used contraception-used it in their first and last sexual exposures, while condom was the commonest contraceptive employed by both groups. Age (older adolescents; F = 0.041), belief in condom use (P = 0.05), willingness to get condom for partner (P = 0.001) and regular sexual practice (P = 0.003) were the most important predictors of contraceptive use among the sexually active adolescents. Generally, the out-of-school girls are more likely to use contraceptives than their in-school counterparts. Some misconceptions about pregnancy prevention and unscientific contraceptive methods were mentioned by the subjects during the FGD. Recommendation: Access to reproductive health services needs to be improved especially among the in-school female adolescents. There is need to incorporate the right * Corresponding author. P. Adogu et al. 34contraceptive information in the school curriculum, and the out-of-school adolescents should receive periodic dissemination of appropriate Behavior Change Communication (BCC) on the relevance of contraception.

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Pattern, Types and Predictors of Contraception among Female In-School and Out-of-School Adolescents in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Adogu¹,

Udigwe²,

Udigwe³

et al. 2014

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“…Risky sexual behaviours can be defined or determined by the level of potential negative outcome [36][37][38] . Some authors have defined it as behaviours that increase risk of STD or unwanted pregnancies, especially being in a sexual relationship in early teenage years i.e., before being matured enough to understand the concepts of healthy relationship -is acknowledged as a risky sexual behaviour 39 .…”

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Sexual Behaviour, Knowledge and Use of Contraceptives Among Undergraduate Students

Okpokumoku

Nwose

Nwajei

2017

Journal of Health Science Research

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The reproductive health of young adult women is integral to the well being of a society. The independence, lifestyle and sociocultural environment within an undergraduate institution predisposes to sexual behaviour that has become a serious concern in Nigeria and the global community at large. Previous studies have shown that there is significant or sufficient knowledge of contraceptives, especially among the youth in universities. This study is aimed at determining data on the sexual behaviour, knowledge and use of contraceptive, with a view to what may be known and unknown among undergraduate university students in Delta State from the contextual point. The methodology employed for this study was a narrative literature review approach. In order to guide the researcher, four composite focus of inquiry included (1) healthy and risky sexual behaviours, (2) contraception, (3) determinants of choice and use of contraceptives, and (4) knowledge and use of contraceptives among undergraduate students. The finding of this study indicates abundance of knowledge about sexual health. However, two themes are of particular mention needing further attention. Firstly, characteristics of being sexually healthy seem to be mixed up with healthy sexual behaviour. Secondly, contraception usage does not seem to match acclaimed knowledge, which translates to risky sexual behavior. How the undergraduate girls are successfully preventing pregnancies in order to maintain uninterrupted education also seems to remain a gap in the literature. Further research will benefit to provide adequate information on these two themes.

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“…The high contraceptive awareness and low usage observed in this study is similar to that reported by Adinma et al 6 Nigerian studies have also made similar observation. 7 It is not clear as to the reason for the wide disparity between contraceptive awareness and usage which seems to cut across age, parity, and social class.…”

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Prospective study of contraceptive knowledge among the patients seeking medical termination of pregnancy in 1st and 2nd trimester in a tertiary health care

Sunanda

Anitha

Chaitra

2017

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: A rapid population growth is a burden on the resources of many developing countries. Unregulated fertility, which contributes to such situations compromise the economic development and political stability. Methods: It was a prospective, observational study over a period of 12 months at Vani Vilas hospital, attached to Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. All patients seeking medical termination of pregnancy in I and II trimester in tertiary health care were evaluated for contraceptive knowledge. Results: Majority of the patients were from 25 -30 years, educated, and had married life of 5 years, multipara, with no relationship with religion. The major reason for seeking termination of pregnancy was V i.e. failure of contraception. Intrauterine devices are the most popular method of contraception. There were various sources for knowledge. Conclusions: This study concludes that there is considerable level of knowledge and awareness about contraception in the above studied women but actual practice of those methods is low.

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Sexual activity and contraceptive use among young female students of tertiary educational institutions in Ilorin, Nigeria

Cited by 120 publications

References 8 publications

Pattern, Types and Predictors of Contraception among Female In-School and Out-of-School Adolescents in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Pattern, Types and Predictors of Contraception among Female In-School and Out-of-School Adolescents in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Sexual Behaviour, Knowledge and Use of Contraceptives Among Undergraduate Students

Prospective study of contraceptive knowledge among the patients seeking medical termination of pregnancy in 1st and 2nd trimester in a tertiary health care

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