Awareness and sources of contraception information among female university students in Nigeria

Female university students are at the age of active sexual life, but desire to delay becoming mothers, thus making the provision to them of correct and timely information on contraception crucial. This study aims to investigate the level of awareness and information behaviour on contraception among Nigerian female university students. Using simple random sampling to select participants from the university’s nine colleges at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, a total of 800 questionnaires were administered, of which 91.6% were duly completed. The findings showed that awareness of contraception among respondents was 95.2%; the most known contraceptive methods were the male condom, oral pills and injectables; most respondents (80.7%) first learnt of contraception at secondary school. Respondents’ most frequent sources of contraception information were friends, television and magazines/newspapers, but their most preferred sources were physicians/health workers, parents and university lectures/lecturers. The major barriers faced in seeking information on contraception were inability to get reliable and accurate information, lack of time and fear of embarrassment. Measures to increase the adoption of contraception among female students must take cognizance of their preferred sources of information to deliver correct and adequate information about contraceptive methods.

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Hormonal contraception: Habits and awareness female students of the University of Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns1410290m ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 67 (9-10) ◽

pp. 290-296

Author(s):

Vesna Mijatovic ◽

Isidora Samojlik ◽

Stojan Petkovic ◽

Olga Horvat ◽

Zdenko Tomic ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Hormonal Contraception ◽

Female Students ◽

Sexual Life ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

First Sexual Intercourse ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Novi Sad ◽

The University

Introduction. Despite a large number of modern contraceptive methods available in the market today, numerous studies have shown insufficient awareness of young women about these forms for birth control. The aim of this study was to compare characteristics of common use of contraceptives as well as the awareness of hormonal contraception among female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. Materials and Methods. In the study which was conducted in 2012 240 female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences participated. The average age of students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences was 24.06 ? 3.24 and 22.72 ? 0.90 years, respectively. They completed an anonymous questionnaire, which consisted of three parts. The first part comprised general questions, the second part included characteristics of the sexual life of students and their contraceptive habits, while in the third part students were asked to evaluate the accuracy of statements about hormonal contraception. The obtained data were statistically processed by using appropriate methods. Results. The average age when the students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences had the first sexual intercourse was 18.74 ? 2.61 and 18.75 ? 2.59, respectively. One third of students from both faculties (30.91% from the Faculty of Medicine and 35% from the Faculty of Technical Sciences) had only one sexual partner. Modern contraception was used by 83.64% of the medical students and by 80% of those from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. Contraception was used regularly by 54.54% of the medical students and 43% of those from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. The most frequently applied contraceptive method was condom (90% of the medical students and 93% of the Faculty of Technical Sciences students, respectively). Oral contraceptives were used by 24.54% of the medical students and 11% of those form the Faculty of Technical Sciences. There was a statistically significant difference in the knowledge level between the two groups since the medical students gave quantitatively higher range of expected responses than the students from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. Conclusion. It is necessary to increase the availability of adequate information on various types of contraception to student population in Vojvodina.

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COVID-19 information dissemination in Uganda: Perspectives from sub-national health workers

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-021-07068-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Cristin Alexis Fergus ◽

Elizabeth Storer ◽

Moses Arinaitwe ◽

Solomon Kamurari ◽

Moses Adriko

Keyword(s):

Health System ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Health Workers ◽

National Level ◽

Local Context ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Health Campaigns ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Communication Modes ◽

Public Health Campaigns

Abstract Background In many places, health workers at the sub-national level are on the frontlines of disseminating information about coronavirus (COVID-19) to communities. To ensure communities are receiving timely and accurate information, it is vital health workers are kept abreast of the most recent recommendations, and guidance. Methods An electronic survey was implemented to provide insights about the dissemination and utilisation of information and evidence related to the COVID-19 pandemic by health workers engaged at sub-national levels of the Ugandan health system. The aim of this survey was to provide insights about the dissemination and utilisation of information and evidence related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by individuals engaged at sub-national levels of the health system. Results Mass media and public health campaigns and outreach activities were deemed the most suitable means to reach communities with COVID-19 information. Given the reported disruption to public outreach campaigns, this is a particularly important consideration for the provision of information to communities. All materials should be adapted to the local context. The need for information on homecare of COVID-19 patients was highlighted, along with the need for updated local statistics as to COVID-19 cases to be relayed for health workers at sub-national levels. Conclusions Understanding the sources of information used by health workers can facilitate the transfer of relevant and timely information, which in turn increases the use of such information by the Ugandan population. It is vital that these issues are continued to be monitored, and communication modes and content are actively responsive to the time- and place-specific needs of health workers and community members.

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Vitamin D among Saudi Female university students at Princess Nourah University

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i55a33822 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 187-195

Author(s):

Yomna Khaled Ramadan ◽

Sarah Mohammed Alasgah ◽

Amira Saud Alshammari ◽

Rima Salman Bnfadliah ◽

Mashael Abdulmohsin Aldrees ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Vitamin D ◽

University Students ◽

Vitamin D Deficiency ◽

Study Design ◽

Female Students ◽

Sunlight Exposure ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Hot Weather

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards vitamin D and sunlight exposure among female university students. Study Design: Cross Sectional study design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted among 500 female Saudi students in Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU). Methodology: A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge about vitamin D sources, health benefits and effects of vitamin D deficiency and assessing the attitude towards vitamin D and sunlight exposure. Results: The present study recognized that health college students (52.7%) had better knowledge than non-health college students (47.3%). Although PNU students had good knowledge about vitamin D, only 6.0% of them knew the current recommended daily dose. Female students showed good behavior and attitude in terms of high frequency of sunlight exposure daily (34.8%). Educational institutions were the main sources of information about vitamin D (43%). Hot weather (54.8%) and fear of pigmentation (51.2) were the main reasons for limited sunlight exposure among students. Conclusion: There was a good level of knowledge (52.2%) about vitamin D sources, benefits and effects of vitamin D deficiency among female students. In fact, health college students had better knowledge about vitamin D than non-health college students. Hot weather (54.8%) and fear of pigmentation (51.2%) were the main barriers to sunlight exposure.

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Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Students Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Health Management ◽

10.1177/0972063420935669 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 281-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jagajeet Prasad Singh ◽

Anshuman Sewda ◽

Dutt Gupta Shiv

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Disease Outbreaks ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Behavioural Determinants ◽

Chi Squared

Introduction: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted everyone, including students. Accurate information about the disease, its spread, preventive measures and government-issued advisories is critical for containing an outbreak. We evaluated the knowledge, attitudes and practices, and the key behavioural determinants of clinical outcomes, among university students. Materials and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among IIHMR University students (31 March to 10 April 2020), soon after the nationwide lockdown in India. Through purposive sampling, we enrolled 529 students, who completed a semi-structured questionnaire (44% completion rate). Knowledge level of the participants was assessed using a scoring system, and chi-squared test and t-test were performed to detect significant ( p < 0.05) differences among various groups. Results: More than 70 per cent of students had good knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms, mode of transmission and preventive measures, and 66 per cent knew about treatment approaches. Social media (83%) and TV (77%) were their primary sources of information. Most students showed a willingness to follow social distancing and lockdown guidelines; however, only 27 per cent perceived the risk of infection. Nearly all students reported compliance with government health advisories. Conclusions: We evaluated COVID-19 awareness and impacts of various information sources on effective outbreak containment. Improved community engagement activities and effective communication are needed during widespread disease outbreaks.

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Knowledge and Use of Cervical Cancer Screening Among University Female Students at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.19.12000 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 2-2

Author(s):

Hollo Joel ◽

Dorcas Mduma ◽

Jackline Mawolle ◽

Jane Rogathi

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

University Students ◽

Sexual Activity ◽

Cervical Cancer Screening ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Female Students ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Multiple Sexual Partners

PURPOSE Cervical cancer is a major public and global health problem. According to the WHO, it is the fourth leading cancer among women worldwide, with most women being from low- or middle-income countries. It is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age in Tanzania, where approximately 4,216 women die as a result of the disease annually. Women with HIV/AIDS, multiple sexual partners, history of human papillomavirus infections, contraceptive use, and early onset of sexual activity have increased risk of the disease, including among university students. Poor knowledge and limited screening programs are major contributors. This study was aimed at assessing the level of knowledge and use of cervical cancer screening among university female students in Moshi municipality. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2018 involving undergraduate female students age 18 years and older at three different universities in the Moshi municipality. A total of 322 participants were identified using multistage sampling; data were collected through a self-administered semistructured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. RESULTS Ninety-two participants (28.6%) had good knowledge, 104 (32.3%) had satisfactory knowledge, and 126 (39.1%) had poor knowledge. About 299 (92.9%) had heard about cervical cancer. The most frequent sources of information were the media (168 [52.2%]); family, neighbors, and friends (106 [32.9%]), health workers (102 [31.7%]); and teachers (75 [23.3%]). Few reported other sources of information. Only 31 women (9.6%) had been screened for cervical cancer. The reasons given for not attending cervical cancer screening were “I have just not decided” (114 [30.4%]), “I am healthy” (81 [21.6%]), “I’m not informed” (49 [13.0%]), and “It may be painful” (42 [11.2%]); 89 women (23.7%) reported other reasons. CONCLUSION Lack of proper knowledge about cervical cancer contributes to low-screening use. Promotion to increase awareness about cervical cancer screening through radio, television, social media, and clubs would be of great importance. Although a lot has been done by the government and other stakeholders regarding screening, the campaigns should focus not only on women but also on university students specifically, who are more likely to have multiple sexual partners and to have engaged in sexual activity at younger than 18 years.

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Relationship between the perceived severity of unwanted pregnancy and attitudes toward four contraceptive methods among unmarried university students in Korea: differences by gender and sexual experience

10.31083/jomh.v17i1.291 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Sexual Experience ◽

Unwanted Pregnancy ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Female Students ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Severity ◽

Study Results

Background and objective: This study examined the relationships between the perceived severity of unwanted pregnancy and attitudes toward four contraceptive methods (condoms, oral contraceptive pills, the withdrawal method, and the rhythm method) according to gender and sexual experience among unmarried university students in Korea. Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 1,372 unmarried university students (men, n = 755; women, n = 617). This was a secondary analysis based on a prior online survey. Descriptive statistics, the Kruskal-Wallis test, pairwise comparisons using the Mann-Whitney U test with the Bonferroni correction, and logistic regression were used to analyze the data in this study. Results: Female students with sexual experience had the highest scores for the perceived severity of unwanted pregnancy. In each group deﬁned according to gender and sexual experience, differences in attitudes toward contraceptive methods signiﬁcantly inﬂuenced the perceived severity of unwanted pregnancy. Conclusion: Efforts should be made to increase the perceived severity of unwanted pregnancy among female students who have favorable attitudes toward the rhythm and withdrawal methods. Students with sexual experience who use the rhythm and withdrawal methods should be targeted for educational interventions aiming to strengthen the perceived severity of unwanted pregnancy.

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Generation Y: Online Shopping Behaviour of the Secondary School and University Students

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun201563020567 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 567-575 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Petra Krbová ◽

Tomáš Pavelek

Keyword(s):

Secondary School ◽

University Students ◽

Generation Y ◽

Online Shopping ◽

Young Generation ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Generational Cohort ◽

Short Time ◽

Online Sources

This paper presents the results of primary research which was focused on specifics of online shopping in the segment of secondary school and university students. This segment is a part of one generational cohort – Generation Y which has its own specifics and characteristics. The main objective is to describe some aspects of shopping orientations of this segment, especially in the online environment. The research results show that young Generation Y individuals prefer online sources of information, mainly price comparison website Heureka.cz and online shop websites. The significant others (family, friends, etc.) are the third most used source of information and the first personal one. When they choose online retailer they mostly take notice of the quality of information about products and the reviews of former customers and online shop comments. As the best benefit online shop can offer they regard short time benefits as a free delivery and a gift to an order.

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Relation Characteristics of Mother, ANC And Compliance of Maternity With Preeclampsia

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v2i22014.216-226 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 216

Author(s):

Elok Faiqoh ◽

Lucia Hendrati

Keyword(s):

Maternity Care ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Health Workers ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Hypertensive Disorder ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Chi Square ◽

Age Related ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

History Of

ABSTRACTPreeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy which is accompanied by edema and proteinuria. This study aimed to analyze the characteristic of mothers, ANC visits and compliance maternity care of preeclampsia in dr. Mohamad Soewandhie Surabaya. This study is using case control with quantitative approach. Samples are 70 people who were taken by simple random sampling method with the distribution of samples 35 cases and 35 controls. The independent variables were age, history of hypertension, history of preeclampsia, primigravida, ANC and compliance of maternity care (provision of preeclampsia information, sources of information, advisory and compliance to suggestions). Data analysis was performed using Chi-Square test. The results showed that the variables are age-related (p = 0.014; OR 5.167), history of preeclampsia (p = 0.000), compliance of maternity care which includes the provision of preeclampsia information (p = 0.000), resources (p = 0.000; OR 0.045 ), provision of advice (p = 0.000; OR 0.015) and compliance of mother to advice (p = 0.000; OR 0.028). Unrelated variables is a history of hypertension (p = 0.198; OR 5.667), primigravida (p = 0.791; OR 0.755), and ANC (p = 0.733; OR 1.603). To reduce the occurrence of severe preeclampsia health workers are expected to be motivating mothers to provide relevant health education and knowledge relevant to the prevention of preeclampsia on the safe age to get pregnant and give birth, how to maintain their health with proper diet, adequate rest, regular medication given, examination timetable next ANC and other suggestions which is may help prevent or reduce the risk of preeclampsia.Keywords: preeclampsia, age, history of preeclampsia, compliance

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COVID-19 Information Dissemination in Uganda: Perspectives from Sub-National Health Workers

10.21203/rs.3.rs-504371/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Cristin Alexis Fergus ◽

Elizabeth Storer ◽

Moses Arinaitwe ◽

Solomon Kamurari ◽

Moses Adriko

Keyword(s):

Health System ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Health Workers ◽

National Level ◽

Local Context ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Health Campaigns ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Communication Modes ◽

Public Health Campaigns

Abstract Background: In many places, health workers at the sub-national level are on the frontlines of disseminating information about coronavirus (COVID-19) to communities. To ensure communities are receiving timely and accurate information, it is vital health workers are kept abreast of the most recent recommendations, and guidance.Methods: An electronic survey was implemented to provide insights about the dissemination and utilisation of information and evidence related to the COVID-19 pandemic by health workers engaged at sub-national levels of the Ugandan health system. The aim of this survey was to provide insights about the dissemination and utilisation of information and evidence related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by individuals engaged at sub-national levels of the health system.Results: Mass media and public health campaigns and outreach activities were deemed the most suitable means to reach communities with COVID-19 information. Given the reported disruption to public outreach campaigns, this is a particularly important consideration for the provision of information to communities. All materials should be adapted to the local context. The need for information on homecare of COVID-19 patients was highlighted, along with the need for updated local statistics as to COVID-19 cases to be relayed for health workers at sub-national levels.Conclusions: Understanding the sources of information used by health workers can facilitate the transfer of relevant and timely information, which in turn increases the use of such information by the Ugandan population. It is vital that these issues are continued to be monitored, and communication modes and content are actively responsive to the time- and place-specific needs of health workers and community members.

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