Contraceptive use by sexually active female students in a College setting is both practical and intelligent. Reliable, consistent, and therapeutically correct contraceptive use prevents unintended pregnancies and assures a greater likelihood of uninterrupted or impeded higher education for the young woman. The objective of this study was to assess contraceptive use and identify the factors associated with contraceptive use.
An institutional based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1067 female college students of Wolaita Soddo ATVET from October 21, 2016 to November 9, 2016. Multistage sampling technique with Probabilities proportional to size was used. After data collection, each questionnaire was checked for completeness and consistency. Data was analyzed by manually then different frequency tables, graphs and descriptive summaries were used to describe the study variables and 95% Confidence Intervals to adjust for possible confounding variables.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Acknowledgement
- Acronyms and Abbreviation
- 1. Introduction
- 1.2 Statement of the Problem
- 1.3. Significance of the Study
- 2. Literature Review
- 2.2 Gender Based Violence in College Students
- 2.3 Importance of Contraception for Youth
- 2.4 Conceptual Frame Work
- 3. Objective
- 3.1 General Objective
- 3.2 Specific Objectives
- 4. METHODS
- 4.1 Study Area and Period
- 4.2 Study Design:-Institution based cross-sectional study design was used
- 4.3 Source Population: -
- 4.4 Inclusion criteria
- 4.5 Sample Size Determination
- 4.6 Sampling Technique/ Procedure
- 4.7 Data Collection Technique
- 4.8 Study Variables
- 4.9 Data Quality Management
- 4.10 Data Analysis Procedures
- 4.11 Ethical Considerations
- 4.12 Dissemination of the Result
- 5. RESULTS
- 5.1 SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
- 5.2 .Prevalence rate of Contraceptive utilization
- 5.3 FAMILY PLANNING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & PRACTICES OF THE RESPONDENTS
- 5.4 Contraceptive Practices and Pregnancy Related Characteristics
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to evaluate contraceptive use among female students at Wolaita Soddo ATVET College in Southern Ethiopia and identify the factors associated with such use. The study seeks to understand the prevalence of contraceptive use, explore knowledge and attitudes towards family planning, and assess the impact of social and demographic factors on contraceptive practices.
- Contraceptive Use among Female Students
- Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use
- Family Planning Knowledge and Attitudes
- Social and Demographic Influences on Contraceptive Practices
- Impact of College Clinic and Reproductive Health Initiatives
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The study begins with an introduction outlining the importance of contraceptive use among female students. The research then delves into a literature review, exploring existing research on gender-based violence in college students and the importance of contraception for youth. Chapter 3 defines the study's objectives, outlining both general and specific research goals. Chapter 4 details the methodology employed, including the study area, period, design, sample size determination, data collection techniques, and ethical considerations. Chapter 5 presents the findings, focusing on the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents, contraceptive utilization prevalence, family planning knowledge and attitudes, and the relationship between contraceptive practices and pregnancy-related characteristics.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this research include contraceptive use, female students, Wolaita Soddo ATVET College, family planning, gender-based violence, reproductive health, knowledge, attitudes, practices, and sociodemographic factors.
- Quote paper
- MA Wesen Altaye (Author), 2016, Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors among Female Students in Wolaita Sodo ATVET College, Southern Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/370179
