Emergency Contraceptive Use Among Female Students in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Tilahun Faten Dejene, Assefa Tsion, Belachew Tefera
Primary Institution: Jimma University, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
What factors influence the use of emergency contraception among female students at Adama University?
Conclusion
The study highlights the need to improve knowledge about emergency contraception among university students and to provide youth-friendly reproductive health services.
Supporting Evidence
- 29.4% of students were sexually active, and 9.4% had a previous history of pregnancy.
- Only 26.7% of those who had unprotected sex used emergency contraception.
- Lack of knowledge and fear of being seen were major reasons for not using emergency contraception.
- Previous use of contraceptives significantly predicted the use of emergency contraception.
Takeaway
Many young women in Ethiopia don't know about emergency contraception, which can help prevent unintended pregnancies after unprotected sex.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was conducted among randomly selected female students.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may affect responses as the study addresses sensitive issues.
Limitations
The findings may not be representative of all higher learning institutions in Ethiopia due to varying socio-cultural situations.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 20.2 years, with 70.9% identifying as Orthodox Christians.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 1.72-6.345
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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