Contraceptive Knowledge And Practice: A Survey Of Tertiary Institution Students In Lagos, Nigeria

Authors

  • Arinola E. Jodal Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Segun Balogun University of Lagos, idi-Araba Campus, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria

Keywords:

Contraception, Family Planning, Tertiary Schools, Students, Unprotected Sex, Knowledge, Practice

Abstract

Background:

Students in tertiary institutions are usually teenagers, adolescents andfor young adults and are known to be adventurous and engage in risky sexual behavior such as unprotected sex. Unprotected sex carries a multitude of risks including sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, syphilis and even HIV, unwanted pregnancies. abortion, lossofeducation, to mention a few. The objective of this study was to document tertiary institution students‘ knowledge and experience with contraceptives and unprotected sex.

Methods:

Pretested, semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 150 undergraduate students in the University of Lagos, Akoka Campus and the Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, the two tertiary educational institutions selected for this study in Lagos State. Results obtained were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried outas required.

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Published

2015-08-01

How to Cite

Jodal, A. E. ., & Balogun, S. . (2015). Contraceptive Knowledge And Practice: A Survey Of Tertiary Institution Students In Lagos, Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 49(2). Retrieved from https://psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/162

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2015): Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy

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