Abstract
Background: The use of modern forms of contraception can significantly improve women reproductive health. The rate of sexually transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancies and maternal morbidity and mortality can be significantly reduced following the use of modern forms of contraception. However, there is paucity of studies on the place of modern forms of contraception in improving women reproductive health in Yenagoa.
 Objective: This study aimed to access the knowledge of modern forms of contraceptive methods and its uptake among female students of Federal University Otueke, Bayelsa State.
 Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among the female students of Federal University Otueke Bayelsa State. To elicit information about their knowledge of modern forms of contraceptives methods and its uptake. A structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain required information for the study from a total of 424 students.
 Results: A total of 424 female undergraduates students of the Federal University Otueke were enrolled for the study. The mean age group of the participants was 20.9±3.2 years. The study showed that most of responds have good knowledge of contraceptives (97.4 %). The awareness of family planning was 96.7%. The study showed that age was found to influence the awareness of contraceptives. (x2=11.8;df=3;p<0.05). Most of the respondents had used oral contraceptive pills 146 (34.4%); followed by those that had used Condom 138 (32.5%).
 Conclusion: Our study showed that the respondents demonstrated a high level of knowledge and awareness of family planning. However, it is worrisome to note that the uptake of modern forms of contraceptives was low. The importance of improving the uptake of these forms of contraceptives cannot be over-emphasized, especially in our societies where the protection of the reproductive health of young women is paramount.
Highlights
The place of modern forms of contraception in the reduction of sexually transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancies and maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide has been consistently and persistently documented [1]
Unwanted pregnancy in Nigeria occurs in every age group, it tends to be very common in the adolescent age group [4]
Amongst those that have used a form of contraceptive method, 16 (3.8%) are still using it; While,70.6% of those who are no longer using it is due to the side effects of the contraceptives they are using and 29.4% are due to dislike of the method they were using
Summary
The place of modern forms of contraception in the reduction of sexually transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancies and maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide has been consistently and persistently documented [1]. America it is 75.9% [10]. Others include fear of side effects, partner disapproval and misconceptions [1], [2], [3], [5] The elimination of these barriers to the uptake of modern forms of contraception will significantly reduce the rate of sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies and its sequelae in developing societies.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
