Mohammed-Durosinlorun Amina
Kaduna Polytechnic Clinic,
Tudun Wada, Kaduna
Nigeria
Research Article
A Quantitative Survey on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Adult Female Students of a Tertiary Institution in Kaduna, Nigeria
Author(s): Mohammed-Durosinlorun Amina and Krishna RegmiMohammed-Durosinlorun Amina and Krishna Regmi
Emergency contraception is of public health importance for preventing unintended pregnancies.
Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of female students towards emergency contraceptive pills.
Methods: Quantitative cross-sectional survey of 220 fulltime female students of the Kaduna polytechnic, over the age of 18 years, by administering adapted questionnaires randomly.
Results: 14.6% of students had ever heard of ECP, most commonly postin or brand (54.8%) and 4.4% were aware of the correct timing of use. Majority (97.7%) had poor knowledge, poor attitude (80%) and low use (15.2%) of ECP. Bivariate analysis showed religion, “ever had sex” and use of regular contraception were associated with awareness of ECP (p<0.05) but not knowledge scores (p>0.05). Age, class level, religion, marital status, ever had sex, ever had an unintended p.. View More»
