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.
Table of Contents
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 SOCIO - DEMOGRAPHIC 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
5.5 Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use
6. Discussion
7. LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
7.1 limitation of the study
8. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 Conclusion
8.2 Recommendations
Research Objectives and Focus
This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of contraceptive use and to identify the specific socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with contraceptive practices among female students at the Wolaita Sodo ATVET College in Southern Ethiopia.
- Assessment of current contraceptive prevalence rates among college-aged women.
- Evaluation of knowledge levels regarding different contraceptive methods and family planning.
- Analysis of the relationship between socio-demographic variables and contraceptive utilization.
- Investigation into reproductive health experiences, including unintended pregnancies and forced sexual encounters.
- Identification of institutional gaps in providing youth-friendly reproductive health services.
Excerpt from the Book
1. Introduction
In every setting, sexual activity appears to begin during adolescence among a substantial proportion of youth. Much of this activity is risky; the practice of contraception and condom use is often erratic and unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortions are observed in many settings. Sexual relations are not always consensual: force and coercion are far from unknown. While young people tend to be generally well informed, they have only patchy in-depth knowledge of issues related to sexuality. Moreover, expressed norms often conflict with behavior. Moreover, there are wide gender-based differences in sexual conduct, and in the ability to negotiate sexual activity and contraceptive use. Contraceptive experience of abortion-seekers suggests that practice tends to be irregular, or incorrect, and the method of choice is largely traditional (1).
Adolescent pregnancy is common place in many countries. About 16 million adolescent girls aged 15-19 give birth each year, roughly 11% of all births worldwide. Almost 95% of these births occur in developing countries. Half of all adolescent births occur in just seven countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, India and the United States (2).
Young people disproportionately resort to unsafe abortion due to limited availability and high cost of quality medical abortion procedures and because they have more unwanted pregnancies than older women (3). Overall risk of death from unsafe abortion is by far the highest in Africa, where the case fatality rate reaches 7 deaths per 1000 unsafe abortions (4). Pregnancies occurring among unmarried women are often unintended.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter highlights the risks associated with early adolescent sexual activity, including unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions, and introduces the study's relevance within the Ethiopian context.
2. Literature Review: This section reviews existing research on adolescent fertility, contraceptive knowledge, and the impact of gender-based violence on young women in academic settings.
3. Objective: This chapter clearly defines the goal of assessing contraceptive use and identifying associated factors among the female student population at Wolaita Sodo ATVET College.
4. METHODS: This chapter details the institutional-based, cross-sectional survey methodology, including sampling techniques and the data collection process utilized for the research.
5. RESULTS: This chapter presents the empirical findings regarding the socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence of contraceptive use, and knowledge of family planning among the study participants.
6. Discussion: This section interprets the findings, comparing them with regional and international studies, and discusses the implications of factors such as age and religion on contraceptive usage.
7. LIMITATION OF THE STUDY: This chapter acknowledges constraints such as resource availability and the cross-sectional design, which limits the ability to establish causal links.
8. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter summarizes the research results and suggests practical interventions, such as the creation of Reproductive Health Clubs within the college, to improve reproductive health outcomes.
Keywords
Contraception, Adolescent Health, Unintended Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, Female Students, Ethiopia, Family Planning, Sexual Health, Unsafe Abortion, Contraceptive Prevalence, Socio-demographic Factors, Academic Setting, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Contraception, Reproductive Health Clubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research study?
The study focuses on assessing the prevalence of contraceptive use among female students at Wolaita Sodo ATVET College and identifying the various factors that influence these practices.
What are the primary themes addressed in the work?
The primary themes include adolescent sexual health, the prevalence of unintended pregnancies, knowledge gaps regarding contraception, and the institutional role of colleges in providing reproductive health services.
What is the main research objective of this study?
The primary objective is to determine the current rate of contraceptive utilization and to identify the specific factors—such as age, religion, and institutional support—that affect how female students access and use contraceptives.
Which scientific methodology was employed?
The study used an institutional-based, cross-sectional survey design, employing a multistage sampling technique to collect quantitative data from female students.
What topics are covered in the main body of the text?
The main body covers the theoretical background of adolescent reproductive health, the methodology of the data collection, a detailed demographic analysis of the respondents, and an investigation into contraceptive practices and pregnancy-related experiences.
What keywords characterize the central issues of the paper?
The paper is defined by terms like Contraception, Adolescent Health, Reproductive Health, Unintended Pregnancy, and Socio-demographic factors.
How does the age of the respondents influence contraceptive use according to the study?
The study found a statistically significant association between age and contraceptive use, with specific trends observed across different age brackets within the student population.
What role does the ATVET college clinic play in the students' reproductive health?
The college clinic is highlighted as a critical entity for providing access to various contraceptive choices and enhancing awareness through initiatives like Reproductive Health Clubs.
- Citation du texte
- MA Wesen Altaye (Auteur), 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
