The influence of awareness on uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among undergraduate students in Cross River State
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https://doi.org/10.60787/mjrdp.vol15no1.191Keywords:
Awareness, contraceptives, implants, intrauterine contraceptive device, studentsAbstract
The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among adolescents has generated interest in recent years; however, no published study exists on awareness and uptake of LARCs among undergraduate students in Cross River State. To address this gap, this study examined the relationship between LARC awareness and uptake among undergraduate students in Cross River State, which remains unexplored. Questionnaires were admitted to 341 undergraduate students. Results showed that 59.24% of respondents have heard of LARCs and ever used was 7.62%. and also, the use of LARCs was significantly related to awareness (X2= 19.3678, p <0.001). Those who are aware of LARCs are more likely to use them as their chosen form of contraceptive. The study recommends that increasing awareness of LARCs among undergraduate will improve access and help prevent unintended pregnancies and enhance reproductive health outcomes among undergraduate students.Downloads
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