| Barrier contraception among adolescents and young adults in a tertiary institution in Southwestern Nigeria: a cross-sectional descriptive study. | |
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PMID: 21061934 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Nigeria, like most African nations, is basically conservative, but the young people are becoming more sexually liberated, and the incidence of STD/HIV, unwanted pregnancies and abortions among these young people is on the increase. The use of barrier contraception (BC), which is a cost-effective method of preventing STD/HIV, unwanted pregnancies and its attending complications, has therefore become an important issue in reproductive health. This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among first year students of Osun State University, Nigeria. Four hundred respondents were studied using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. The respondents were selected by balloting. Most respondents (93%) had heard about the male condom as a method of barrier contraception. Most respondents (79.1%) supported the use of barrier contraceptives, but many (62.5%) thought it would promote sexual promiscuity, 33.4% believed that the use of barrier contraception reflected a lack of trust from the partner, and 38.7% felt barrier contraception is not necessary with a stable partner. One hundred and sixty one (40.5%) had used a form of barrier contraception before, but only 130 (32.7%) are currently using BC. The male condom was the most commonly used method (88.2%), followed by female condom and diaphragm (5.6% respectively). The prevention of STI and unwanted pregnancies were the main reasons (59%) given by respondents for using BC, while religion was the main reason given by non-users. The attitudes of these students toward barrier contraception and their practice were poor. The role of sex education at homes and religious gatherings cannot be over-emphasized. |
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Authors:
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Adenike I Olugbenga-Bello; Daniel A Adekanle; Ebenezer O Ojofeitimi; Adeleye A Adeomi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of adolescent medicine and health Volume: 22 ISSN: 0334-0139 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Adolesc Med Health Publication Date: 2010 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-10 Completed Date: 2010-12-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8506960 Medline TA: Int J Adolesc Med Health Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 321-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, PMB 4400, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. nike_bello@yahoo.com |
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Adolescent Condoms Contraception Behavior* Contraception, Barrier / utilization* Contraceptive Devices, Female Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Nigeria Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control* Young Adult |
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