Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Emergency Contraception Among Female Students At Kampala International University-Western Campus
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to estimate the general knowledge, attitude and
practice of Emergency Contraception (EC) among female students at Kampala International
University-Western Campus.
METHOD: A questionnaire was constructed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practice of EC.
There were 217 female students approached and each filled a questionnaire which was used to
assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of EC.
RESULTS: 67% of the female students knew about ECs while 33% didn’t know. Majority 40%
obtained the information from health education/lecture. Those that knew about EC where
assessed further for knowledge attitude and practice. The generally knowledge about EC was fair
at 47%. The attitude toward EC was positive and the practice of EC was generally low at only
4%. There was a significant number of students with poor knowledge about EC of 31%.
CONCLUSION: The general level of knowledge about ECs was fair. The general attitude of
students towards ECs was positive. The practice of EC was low at only 4%. This study will help
policy-makers by providing evidence-based knowledge to promote EC use among university
students.
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Edu, F (2021). Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Emergency Contraception Among Female Students At Kampala International University-Western Campus. Afribary.com: Retrieved June 23, 2021, from https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-emergency-contraception-among-female-students-at-kampala-international-university-western-campu
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Frontiers, Edu. "Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Emergency Contraception Among Female Students At Kampala International University-Western Campus" Afribary.com (2021). Accessed June 23, 2021. https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-emergency-contraception-among-female-students-at-kampala-international-university-western-campu