Safe abortion practice and knowledge on abortion legalization among Nepalese undergraduate female students

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiva Raj Acharya ◽  
Raju Sherstha ◽  
Sandip Pahari ◽  
Yong Chul Shin ◽  
Deog Hwan Moon
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Abortion ◽  
Abortion Law ◽  
Abortion Legalization ◽  
Undergraduate Female ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Pokhara Valley

Background: Unsafe abortion remains one of the major public health problems, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge on the legalization of abortion and the practice of abortion among Nepalese undergraduate female students. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among the 490 female students of Pokhara Valley, Nepal. Study populations from the 10 colleges were selected through purposive and systematic random sampling. The semi-structured questionnaire was used as a data collection technique. Results: Only 34% of students have a good knowledge of abortion legalization, compared to 42% who have poor knowledge. While two-thirds of the participants (66.6%) were aware that abortion is legal in Nepal, only a few were aware of the conditions for legalized safe abortion. During sexual intercourse, almost half of the participants (51.3%) did not use any form of contraception. Unintended conception was the primary cause of abortion (53.3%). Conclusion: The level of knowledge about the abortion law, safe abortion practice, and utilization of abortion services were found to be poor. Age of the participant, autonomy level for decision making, religion, and study background were the associated factors with the level of knowledge and practice of abortion. Community-based health promotion and awareness programs focusing on the youth population should be conducted.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge on abortion law and factors affecting it among regular undergraduate female students of Ambo University, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2018: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Mekuria ◽  
Dechasa Daba ◽  
Teka Girma ◽  
Adamu Birhanu
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Abortion ◽  
Abortion Law ◽  
Health Club ◽  
Undergraduate Female

Abstract Background Knowledge of abortion law is a key determinant of the utilization of safe abortion services. Neglecting it can lead to high social and economic costs, both immediately and in the future. One of the major reasons for not utilizing the safe abortion by the youth female is inadequate knowledge about the abortion law. Therefore the aim of this study was to assess knowledge on abortion law and associated factors among female regular undergraduate students of Ambo University. Methodology Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 795 randomly selected undergraduate female students of Ambo University using structured and pre-tested questionnaire from March, 28-May, 18, 2018.The result of the analysis was presented by tables using descriptive frequency percentage and odd ratios. The result was presented using tables. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was done between dependent and independent variables at 95% confident interval and P value < 0.05. Result Majority (79%) of the study participants were not able to identify all the conditions under which abortion is legally available in Ethiopia. In this study receiving health education on abortion law (AOR = 7.382, 95% CI: (1.118–48.761), knowing where safe abortion can be performed (AOR = 3.116, 95% CI: (1.854–5.239)) and being member of health club in the university (AOR = 2.092, 95% CI:1.256–3.484) were the predictors of abortion law knowlwdge . Conclusion The study concluded that knowledge of female student’s on abortion law is low in the study area. In this study, participates who received health education on abortion law and having involving in the health club at university were found to be the predictors of knowledge on abortion law .

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices on cervical cancer screening among undergraduate female students in University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution based cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alem Getaneh ◽  
Birhanemeskel Tegene ◽  
Teshome Belachew
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Female ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a major public health problem. In the world, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women and it is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in females. It is the second most common women cancer in Ethiopia with almost 6300 new cases and 4884 deaths annually. Despite the high burden of new cases and deaths, there is a scarcity of data on knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards cervical cancer screening among female university students in Ethiopia particularly in the study area. Therefore, the present study was aimed to assess the KAP of undergraduate female students towards cervical cancer screening. Methods An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2018 at the University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences undergraduate female students. Pretested, self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Four hundred and three female students were recruited by a simple random sampling method and the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical packages. Descriptive data analysis was used to report the results. Results More than half of the respondents (59.3.3%) had good knowledge, whereas nearly 67.7% of the respondents had favorable attitude towards cervical cancer. However, less than 1% of the respondents had been screened for cervical cancer. Conclusion Although undergraduate female students had apparently good knowledge and favorable attitude, their practices on cervical cancer screening were quite low. Therefore, the health sectors and the gender streaming office of the university mobilize students to strengthen the uptake the cervical cancer screening practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors towards Safe Abortion among Private College Female Students of Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen ◽  
Chalachew Adugna Wubneh
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Private College ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Abortion ◽  
College Female ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Unfavorable Attitude

Abstract Background: Unwanted pregnancies in youths and complications of induced abortions are an important health problem. Inadequate knowledge, unfavorable attitude towards safe abortion results in unsafe abortion. Most women die because of complications arising from unsafe abortion in developing countries are likely to have had little knowledge. Studies on knowledge, attitude and associated factors towards safe abortion among private college students are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and associated factors towards safe abortion among private college female students in Gondar town, northwest EthiopiaMethods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 30, 2019 to May 30, 2019 among private college students in Gondar town. Data were collected from 633female students using self-administered questionnaires by simple random sampling technique. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify association of dependent and independent variables using SPSS version 20.Result: A total of 633 respondents participated in this study with the response rate of 97.7%. Regarding the overall knowledge, 433(68.4%) of students had good knowledge towards safe abortion. Age (AOR= 2.81, 95% CI: 1.13, 7.47), residence (AOR=2.33, 95% CI: 1.22, 4.46), family education (AOR=3.29, 95% CI: 1.22, 6.46) and ever heard about safe abortion, (AOR=4.31, 95% CI: 1.79, 10.33) were factors associated with knowledge of students on safe abortion. Regarding attitude, 361 (57%) of students had favorable attitude towards safe abortion. Age (AOR=2.62, 95% CI: 1.70, 4.04) and residents (AOR=1.50, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.17) were factors significantly associated with attitude towards safe abortion.Conclusion: More than half of the participants have good knowledge and attitude towards safe abortion but still significant proportion of students have poor knowledge and unfavorable attitude. Information, Education and Communications programs on youth reproductive health should be provided to address topics on safe abortion for students. Forums and panel discussions on safe abortion need to be undertaken especially, among youths and students who came from rural area.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Added Sugar Consumption among Undergraduate Female Students in Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walaa A Mumena ◽  
Asma A Alamri ◽  
Alhanouf A Mahrous ◽  
Bushra M Alharbi ◽  
Jumanah S Almohaimeed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sugar Intake ◽  
Undergraduate Female ◽  
Excessive Intake

Abstract Background: Intake of added sugar among populations in developed countries is linked to the increased prevalence of many non-communicable diseases; however, data regarding added sugar intake in developing countries are still lacking. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practices towards added sugar intake and the associations with nutrient intake and weight status. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 190 healthy undergraduate female students of Taibah University, Madinah. Demographics, dietary intake, and anthropometrics (height, weight, and waist circumference (WC)) were collected during face-to-face interviews. Results : Even though 55.8% of students (n=106) were aware about the health consequences of excessive intake of added sugar, only 32.6% (n=62) made an effort to reduce their added sugar intake. Nine percent of students (n=16) consumed carbonated soft drinks daily, while 16.1% of students (n=30) consumed fruit drinks daily. Eighty-two percent (n=155) of the sample exceeded the recommendation of added sugar of <5% of total energy intake. Students who exceeded the recommendation of added sugar consumed lower quantities of protein, iron, and vitamin D. Added sugar intake was linked to nutrient intake, but not the weight status. Conclusions : Our findings indicated excessive intake of added sugar among young females. The observed inverse relationship between added sugar and macro- and micronutrient intakes highlight the urgent need for expanded efforts to limit the added sugar and to improve dietary quality of young population in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Effort to Prevent Anaemia during Menstruation among Female Adolescent in Islamic Boarding School

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Esti Yunitasari ◽  
Praba Diyan Rachmawati ◽  
Desy Indah Nur Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Female adolescents are generally prone to be infected by anaemiadue to the growing menstruation cycle which causes the loss of bloods insignificant amount every month and the needs of ferrum substance can bedoubled. The aimed of the research was to analyse factors related to the effort ofanaemia prevention during menstruation among female adolescents in Islamicboarding school.Methods: This research applied correlational descriptive design through theapproach of cross-sectional study. Total samples were 214 female students in 3Islamic boarding schools with criteria of female students aged 11-20 years oldand had experienced menstruation. Sample obtained by random sampling.Independent variables were knowledge, attitude, friends support, health facility,health efforts, and dependent variables was the efforts to prevention anaemia.Data obtained by questionnaire and analyzed by Spearman Rho with significancelevel α,0.005Results: The result showed significant correlation between knowledge (p=0.000;r=0.318). attitude (p=0.001; r=0.232). friends support (p=0.003; r=0.203). health facility (p=0.000; r=0.260). and health efforts (p=0.001; r=0.227) on prevention effort of anaemia on adolescents female menstruation in Islamic boarding school.Conclusion: Level of knowledge, posstive attitude, friends support, health facility,and health efforts can prevent anemia during menstruation. 

scholarly journals Effort to Prevent Anaemia during Menstruation among Female Adolescent in Islamic Boarding School

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Esti Yunitasari ◽  
Praba Diyan Rachmawati ◽  
Desy Indah Nur Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Female adolescents are generally prone to be infected by anaemiadue to the growing menstruation cycle which causes the loss of bloods insignificant amount every month and the needs of ferrum substance can bedoubled. The aimed of the research was to analyse factors related to the effort ofanaemia prevention during menstruation among female adolescents in Islamicboarding school.Methods: This research applied correlational descriptive design through theapproach of cross-sectional study. Total samples were 214 female students in 3Islamic boarding schools with criteria of female students aged 11-20 years oldand had experienced menstruation. Sample obtained by random sampling.Independent variables were knowledge, attitude, friends support, health facility,health efforts, and dependent variables was the efforts to prevention anaemia.Data obtained by questionnaire and analyzed by Spearman Rho with significancelevel α,0.005Results: The result showed significant correlation between knowledge (p=0.000;r=0.318). attitude (p=0.001; r=0.232). friends support (p=0.003; r=0.203). health facility (p=0.000; r=0.260). and health efforts (p=0.001; r=0.227) on prevention effort of anaemia on adolescents female menstruation in Islamic boarding school.Conclusion: Level of knowledge, posstive attitude, friends support, health facility,and health efforts can prevent anemia during menstruation. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Safe Abortion among Private College Female Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen ◽  
Chalachew Adugna Wubneh
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Private College ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Abortion ◽  
College Female

Background. Women die from complications of unsafe abortion in developing countries because most have little knowledge about how to safely access to abortion care. Studies on knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards safe abortion are limited in general and particularly among private college students. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards safe abortion among private college female students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 30, 2019, to May 30, 2019, among private college students in the Gondar town. Data were collected from 633 female students using self-administered questionnaires by a simple random sampling technique. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify association of dependent and independent variables using SPSS, version 20. Results. A total of 633 respondents participated in this study with the response rate of 97.7%. The majority (433 (68.4%)) of students had good knowledge about safe abortion. Older age (AOR = 2.79, 95% CI: 1.16, 7.29), urban residence (AOR = 2.42, 95% CI: 1.26, 4.35), family education (AOR = 3.18, 95% CI: 1.32, 7.06), and ever having heard about safe abortion (AOR = 4.36, 95% CI: 1.89, 10.83) were factors associated with knowledge of students on safe abortion. Regarding attitude, 361 (57%) of students had favorable attitude towards safe abortion. Age (AOR = 6.58, 95% CI: 2.71, 11.21) and urban residence (AOR = 1.51, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.21) were factors significantly associated with attitude towards safe abortion. Conclusion. More than half of the participants have good knowledge and attitude towards safe abortion, but still a significant proportion of students have poor knowledge and unfavorable attitude. Information, education, and communication programs on youth reproductive health should be provided to address topics on safe abortion for students. Forums and panel discussions on safe abortion need to be undertaken especially, among youths and students who come from rural area.

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