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Factors Associated with the Use of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Students of the Takoradi Polytechnic in Ghana

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dc.contributor.author Manortey, Stephen
dc.contributor.author Duah, Wilhelmina T.
dc.contributor.author Baiden, Frank
dc.date.accessioned 2023-02-10T16:34:23Z
dc.date.available 2023-02-10T16:34:23Z
dc.date.issued 2016-10-18
dc.identifier.issn 2320-0227
dc.identifier.uri http://www.journalrepository.org/media/journals/JSRR_22/2016/Oct/Manortey1232016JSRR29478.pdf
dc.identifier.uri http://41.204.63.118:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14
dc.description Research Article en_US
dc.description.abstract Background: Unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortions are major public health problems in sub-Saharan Africa. In the Western Region of Ghana, unsafe abortions account for 3.8% of all maternal deaths. Emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) give women opportunity to prevent unwanted pregnancy in the first few days after unprotected sexual intercourse. The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness and use of ECPs among students in a tertiary institution in the Western Region of Ghana. Methods: We conducted a survey using a self-administered questionnaire which inquired into socio demographic background, awareness, knowledge and use of ECPs. We performed descriptive and bivariate analysis, and used logistic regression in analysis to determine the factors influencing ECP use. Results: Awareness of emergency contraceptive was high (74.7%) but use was low 28.4%. Those who had basic awareness of EC however lacked detailed knowledge about the content,effectiveness and the timing schedule after unprotected sex. Sixty seven per cent had used emergency contraceptive pills more than ones within a year. Conclusions: A high level of ECP awareness in this student population is not matched by usage. Abuse and repeated use of emergency contraceptive could be curbed by educating young adults on emergency contraception with emphasis on content, effectiveness and correct timing of use, through various communication channels. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Journal of Scientific Research & Reports en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries Volume 12;Number 3
dc.subject Emergency Contraceptive Pills en_US
dc.subject Students en_US
dc.subject Takoradi Polytechnic en_US
dc.subject Ghana en_US
dc.subject Medical Health en_US
dc.title Factors Associated with the Use of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Students of the Takoradi Polytechnic in Ghana en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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