Emergency Contraception Awareness Among University Students in Cameroon
Author Information
Author(s): Kongnyuy Eugene J, Ngassa Pius, Fomulu Nelson, Wiysonge Charles Shey, Kouam Luc, Doh Anderson S
Primary Institution: Child and Reproductive Health Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding emergency contraceptive pills among university students in Cameroon.
Conclusion
Awareness of emergency contraception pills by Cameroonian students is low and the method is still underused.
Supporting Evidence
- 63% of students were aware of emergency contraceptive pills.
- 65% believed that emergency contraceptive pills were unsafe.
- Only 7.4% of students reported having used emergency contraceptive pills.
Takeaway
Many students in Cameroon don't know much about emergency contraception, and even though they think it's a good idea, they often believe it's unsafe.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire was conducted among 700 students at the University of Buea.
Potential Biases
The reliance on informal sources for information about emergency contraception may lead to misinformation.
Limitations
The use of convenience sampling may not represent the entire student population, and responses may not be honest due to the sensitive nature of the topic.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of respondents was 21, with 57.2% male and 95.8% single.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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