Opinion and use of contraceptives among medical students of the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus.

Chinedu Arthur Idoko,Kenechukwu Udo,Charles Anyaka,Chuka Obienu,Osita Ezenwosu,Osaeloka Ekwueme,Chinyere Okeke,Uche Ezeoke,Ikechukwu Obi,Babatunde Omotowo,Ikechukwu Orakwue,Emmanuel Nwobi

doi:10.4314/ahs.v18i3.21

Abstract

Non-use or poor usage of any form of contraception increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies, abortion and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS occurring with attendant problems. The knowledge of, and the appropriate use of contraceptives will reduce the prevalence of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe induced abortion as well as limit incidence of STIs and associated complications. Determination of the opinion and use of contraceptives; to examine the socio-demographics, knowledge and attitude towards contraception and contraceptive use among medical undergraduates in the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. A cross-sectional study. Stratified probability sampling technique was employed using the different medical classes as strata. Individuals were subsequently chosen at random until a statistically determined sample size was achieved. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20) software was utilized for data analysis. Our study found a statistically significant relationship between sex and contraceptive use. It was also statistically deduced that knowledge of possible contraceptives failure negatively impacts on opinion with regards to contraceptive use. Positive opinion towards contraceptives will go a long way to encourage proper and effective contraceptives use. This can be achieved by utilizing counseling by health workers.

Highlights

Contraceptives use until recently has been a sensitive and controversial subject the world over more so in the tra-African Health SciencesAfrican Health Sciences Vol 18 Issue 3, September, 2018Various studies have shown that the non-use or poor usage of any form of contraception increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies, abortion and sexually transmitted diseases(STD), including HIV/AIDS occurring with their attendant problems.[3]
Background: Non-use or poor usage of any form of contraception increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies, abortion and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS occurring with attendant problems
Our study found a statistically significant relationship between sex and contraceptive use

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Introduction

Various studies have shown that the non-use or poor usage of any form of contraception increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies, abortion (termination of pregnancies) and sexually transmitted diseases(STD), including HIV/AIDS occurring with their attendant problems.[3] The radical change and increased sensitivity to contraceptives in Nigeria can be attributed to the increasing awareness of the government that the use of contraceptives as a means of regulating family size is an essential ingredient in socioeconomic development and a key element in population control strategies of most developed countries. Non-use or poor usage of any form of contraception increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies, abortion and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS occurring with attendant problems. Conclusion: Positive opinion towards contraceptives will go a long way to encourage proper and effective contraceptives use This can be achieved by utilizing counseling by health workers.

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