scholarly journals Knowledge of Modern Contraceptives Methods and Its Uptake Among Female Students of a Tertiary Educational Institution in South- South Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. J. Agbo ◽  
A. O. Eguvbe ◽  
P. W. Alabra ◽  
D. O. Alagoa
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
High Level

Background: The use of modern forms of contraception can significantly improve women reproductive health. The rate of sexually transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancies and maternal morbidity and mortality can be significantly reduced following the use of modern forms of contraception. However, there is paucity of studies on the place of modern forms of contraception in improving women reproductive health in Yenagoa. Objective: This study aimed to access the knowledge of modern forms of contraceptive methods and its uptake among female students of Federal University Otueke, Bayelsa State. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among the female students of Federal University Otueke Bayelsa State. To elicit information about their knowledge of modern forms of contraceptives methods and its uptake. A structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain required information for the study from a total of 424 students. Results: A total of 424 female undergraduates students of the Federal University Otueke were enrolled for the study. The mean age group of the participants was 20.9±3.2 years. The study showed that most of responds have good knowledge of contraceptives (97.4 %). The awareness of family planning was 96.7%. The study showed that age was found to influence the awareness of contraceptives. (x2=11.8;df=3;p<0.05). Most of the respondents had used oral contraceptive pills 146 (34.4%); followed by those that had used Condom 138 (32.5%). Conclusion: Our study showed that the respondents demonstrated a high level of knowledge and awareness of family planning. However, it is worrisome to note that the uptake of modern forms of contraceptives was low. The importance of improving the uptake of these forms of contraceptives cannot be over-emphasized, especially in our societies where the protection of the reproductive health of young women is paramount.

scholarly journals Mothers' Knowledge about the Reproductive Health Needs of their Adolescent Girls

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
B Zaman ◽  
RM Shampa ◽  
MA Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Safe Motherhood ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health

Introduction: Adolescent is an important segment of life while a child undergoes biological transformation.Objective: The study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge of mothers about reproductive health needs of their adolescent girls. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on the mothers having adolescent girls. Data was collected by face to face interview with a semi structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS. The knowledge of mothers was assessed by Likert scale.Place of study: The study was conducted at 5 schools of Dhaka city on 118 respondents over a period of four months.Results: It was revealed from the findings that among 118 mothers the mean age of respondents were 40.71 years with standard deviation ± 3.707 years. Majority (70%) of respondents were undergraduate qualified and rest were post graduats. Among the respondents, 64% of mothers did not want to provide information on reproductive health to their daughters. Seventy two percent of the respondents had average knowledge about puberty. Among the respondents, 47% had average knowledge regarding adolescent reproductive health problems and 77% of respondents had average knowledge about safe motherhood. Regarding the complication of unsafe abortion, 73% had average knowledge and 70% had average knowledge about consequence of early pregnancy. Fifty seven percent of the respondents had good knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Sixty one percent of the respondents had good knowledge regarding the high risk behaviour of the adolescents. Significant statistical association was found between knowledge and education, knowledge and occupation, and knowledge and source of information of reproductive health (p<0.05).Conclusion: The study findings may be helpful for baseline information and would be beneficial to the policymakers and programme planners to sophisticate further strategy to increase mothers' knowledge about the reproductive health needs of their adolescent girls.Key words: Knowledge; adolescent; reproductive health needs DOI: 10.3329/jafmc.v6i2.7266JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 6, No 2 (December) 2010 pp.9-12

scholarly journals Interaction patterns on body size and health on Instagram and associated factors in nutrition students: an exploratory study

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pabyle Alves FLAUZINO ◽  
Antonio Augusto Ferreira CARIOCA
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Main Component ◽  
High Engagement

ABSTRACT Objective To identify interaction patterns on body size and health on Instagram and associated factors in nutrition students. Methods A total of 406 students (78% female) were included in this cross-sectional study. Instagram sociodemographic, academic and interaction data (Instagram time of use, exposure frequency to contents on body size and health, Instagram as a source of information and number of followers) were collected using a self-administered virtual questionnaire. A factor analysis by main component was used to derive the interaction patterns of Instagram as well as regression analyses to test the association of the patterns with the sociodemographic and academic factors. Results Three interaction patterns were observed on body size and health, named: “Fitness Pattern”; “Body Positivity Pattern” and “High Engagement Pattern”. Private Institutions’ Students who are on or have been on a diet and studying in the first semesters were associated with the “Fitness Pattern” (p<0.05). Female students, from public institutions, who changed their weight during the course and whose family’s head had higher education, were associated with the “Body Positivity Pattern” (p<0.05). Female students, younger and on a diet, were associated with the “High engagement Pattern” (p<0.05). Conclusion Gender, type of educational institution and diet practice of nutrition students are the factors that are most associated with different patterns of interaction on body size and health on Instagram.

scholarly journals Influence of socio-demographic variables on the choice of contraceptives among women attending ANC unit at specialist hospital Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2565
Author(s):  
Aliyu Sokoto Sabo ◽  
Lawali Yakubu ◽  
Aliyu Alkammawa Luba ◽  
Samira L. Ya`u ◽  
A. T. Bakare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planning Unit ◽  
Health Rights

Background: A contraceptive choice that couples make is a key component of the Sustainable Development Goal agenda and a major contributor to national health. In spite of the importance of increased contraceptive uptake among couples of reproductive ages, meeting the reproductive health rights of women remains an issue due to multi-faceted obstacles within complex environments. The issues which impact women’s reproductive health rights in relation to contraception relate to availability, accessibility, affordability, literacy, tradition, and culture. This study explores the influence of socio-demographic data on the choice of contraceptives among women who are accessing family planning services at a Specialist hospital, Sokoto-Nigeria.Methods: A cross sectional study was used in this quantitative research to generate data on contraceptive choices of women within the reproductive age (18-49 years) who are accessing family planning services at Specialist hospital, Sokoto. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 352 respondents who were randomly sampled at a Specialist hospital, Sokoto-Nigeria. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analyses were used in the data analyses.Results: The findings of this study established age, occupation and level of education to be related with the usage and choice of contraceptives among women attending family planning unit at a Specialist hospital in Sokoto.Conclusions: The result of the study indicated that the socio–demographic data of the respondent, has a significant role in the choice of contraceptives among the women attending family planning unit of Specialist Hospital Sokoto.

scholarly journals Sexual and reproductive health problems among Ugandan youth during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: An online cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Binezero Mambo ◽  
Franck K. Sikakulya ◽  
Robinson Ssebuufu ◽  
Yusuf Mulumba ◽  
Henry Wasswa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic threatens access to sexual and reproductive health services. With global health emergencies, there is often a total reversal of priorities and access to sexual and reproductive health services may become challenging. The aim of this study was to establish the problems related to sexual and reproductive health among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown. MethodsThis was an online cross-sectional study carried out from April 2020 to May 2020 in Uganda. An online questionnaire was used and participants aged 18years to 30 years recruited using the snowballing approach. The statistical analysis was done using STATA version 14.2.Results Out of 724 participants, 203 (28%) reported not having information and/or education concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH). About a quarter of the participants (26.9%, n=195) reported not having testing and treatment services of sexually transmitted infections available during the lockdown. Lack of transport means was the commonest (68.7%) limiting factor to access to SRH services during the lockdown followed by the long distance from home to SRH facility (55.2%), high cost of services (42.2%) and curfew (39.1%). Sexually transmitted infections were the commonest (40.4%) problem related to SRH during the lockdown followed by unwanted pregnancy (32.4%) and sexual abuse (32.4%). The multivariate regression analysis shows that problems were more prevalent among the co-habiting youth [APR: 2.3 (1.6 - 3.29), p<0.001] followed by unemployed (volunteer or unpaid) [APR: 1.6 (1.03 - 2.64), p: 0.037] than in other participants. ConclusionsThe findings of this study show that Ugandan youths have accessing SRH information and services during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cohabiting and unemployed participants were the most affected. Lack of transport means and high cost of services were the major limiting factors to access SRH services among the youths. The findings call for concerted efforts from the Uganda government and international non-governmental organisations to ensure access and availability of SRH services for Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown.

scholarly journals Caracterización de los pacientes diagnosticados con enfermedades de transmisión sexual atendidos en una institución pública de 1° nivel de la ciudad de Manizales (Colombia), 2009-11./Characterization of patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-167
Author(s):  
Claudia Marcela Castaño Castrillón ◽  
José Jaime Castaño Castrillón ◽  
Natalia Dávila Alzate ◽  
Sandra Paola González Londoño ◽  
Luisa fernanda González morcillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Uso Del Preservativo ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Objetivo:Caracterizar pacientes diagnosticados con enfermedades de transmisión sexual atendidos en ASSBASALUD ESE en Manizales (Colombia) entre los años 2009 a 2011.Materiales y métodos: Es un estudio de corte transversal, que recolectó información de la base de datos de centros de atención de ASSBASALUD ESE, se analizaron 933 historias clínicas, de las cuales 503 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Dentro de las variables estudiadas se encuentran el género, edad de inicio de las relaciones sexuales, uso del preservativo, estado civil y diagnóstico de ETS.Resultados: El año con más frecuencia de ETS fue el 2010 con 55%, mayor proporción en género femenino 87,5%, edad promedio de 28,64 años. El motivo de consulta más frecuente fue el de síntomas inespecíficos en un 34,8%. La patología más frecuente en mujeres fue la candidiasis vulvovaginal con 60,3%, en hombres el herpes genital con 33,3%. Personas con unión no estable fueron quienes presentaron mayorproporción de ETS.Conclusiones: Las ETS se diagnostican con mayor frecuencia en las mujeres, porque son ellas quienes acuden más a los servicios de salud. Aunque el número de pacientes atendidos por ETS disminuyó año tras año, es notorio que se requiere de más y mejores métodos de diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuados para dicha población.Objective: To characterize patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseasestreated at ASSBASALUD ESE in Manizales (Colombia) from 2009 to 2011.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study, which collected information from thedatabase of health centers from ASSBASALUD ESE, 933 medical records were analyzed,of which 503 met the inclusion criteria. The variables studied include gender,age at first intercourse, condom use, marital status and diagnosis of STDs.Results: The year with greatest prevalence of STD was 2010 by 55%, the female genderwas predominant by 87.5%, average age was found of 28.64 years. The mostfrequent reason for consultation was to non-specific symptoms by 34.8%. Candidiasiswas the most prevalent STD among women by 60,3%, followed by genital herpesamong men by 33.3%. Patients with an unstable union had higher proportion of sexuallytransmitted diseases.Conclusions: Sexually transmitted diseases are diagnosed more frequently in women,because that population consults more frequently the health services of ASSBASALUDESE. Although the prevalence of STD has decreased year after year, it is clear thatmore and better methods of diagnosis and treatment are needed for this population

scholarly journals Factors associated with low knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in subnormal agglomerate, in the Brazilian Amazon

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira ◽  
Ingrid Saraiva de Oliveira ◽  
Wanne Letícia Santos Freitas ◽  
Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira ◽  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Programmatic Factors

Abstract Background: Populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban areas are more vulnerable to infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In these groups, inadequate knowledge about sexually transmitted infections can further increase the risk of contracting STIs. Aim: We investigated the factors associated with low knowledge about STIs in a peripheral population in the Brazilian Amazon. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Belém, in the Amazon region that has a high percentage of subnormal agglomerates in an urban area and a high incidence of STIs. Random sampling was adopted which resulted in a sample of 320 participants. To assess knowledge about STIs, the self-administered Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire was used. To assess aspects of vulnerability, a questionnaire was constructed which is linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. The chi-square test, G test, and ordinal regression analyses were all performed. Findings: The sample of this study was composed of 320 participants. The mean age of the participants was 46.09 years. 37.5% (120), 50.6% (162), and 11.9% (38) showed low, medium, and high knowledge, respectively. Multiple analysis revealed that the factors associated with higher chance of having smaller knowledge about sexually transmitted infections were single/separated/divorced/widow(er) marital status (AOR: 1.80, CI: 1.15-2.84, P = 0.01); income equal to or less than one minimum wage (1.98, CI: 1.21-3.17, P = 0.00); equal to or over than 52 years old (AOR: 1.99, CI: 1.25-3.17, P = 0.00); lack of guidance by a health professional (AOR: 1.59, CI: 1.01-2.51, P = 0.04). Our results show that this community suffer from suboptimal levels of knowledge on STIs, which are linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. Characterising the risk and vulnerabilities factors allows for carrying out appropriate interventions for populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban area.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with family planning during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257634
Author(s):  
Nitai Roy ◽  
Md. Bony Amin ◽  
Maskura Jahan Maliha ◽  
Bibhuti Sarker ◽  
Md Aktarujjaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background and objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted health systems worldwide, including in Bangladesh, limiting access to family planning information (FP) and services. Unfortunately, the evidence on the factors linked to such disruption is limited, and no study has addressed the link among Bangladeshis. This study aimed to examine the socioeconomic, demographic, and other critical factors linked to the use of FP in the studied areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The characteristics of the respondents were assessed using a cross-sectional questionnaire survey and descriptive statistics. The variables that were substantially linked with FP usage were identified using a Chi-square test. In addition, a multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify the parameters linked to FP in the study areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results The prevalence of FP use among currently married 15–49 years aged women was 36.03% suggesting a 23% (approximately) decrease compared to before pandemic data. Results also showed that 24.42% of the respondents were using oral contraceptive pills (OCP) which is lower than before pandemic data (61.7%). Multivariate regression analysis provided broader insight into the factors affecting FP use. Results showed that woman’s age, education level of the respondents, working status of the household head, locality, reading a newspaper, FP workers’ advice, currently using OCP, ever used OCP, husbands’ supportive attitude towards OCP use, duration of the marriage, ever pregnant, the number of children and dead child were significantly associated with FP use in the study areas during COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions This study discusses unobserved factors that contributed to a reduction in FP use and identifies impediments to FP use in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 epidemic. This research further adds to our understanding of FP usage by revealing the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on FP use in Bangladesh’s rural and urban areas.

scholarly journals Reproductive Health Knowledge of Adolescent in Padang: Case Study of SMA N 1 Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Aladin Aladin
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Science Major ◽  
Reproductive Health Knowledge

The aim of this study is to describe the knowledge level and accuracy of reproductive health among students at SMA N 1 Padang. The study design was analytical survey with cross-sectional approach. The population were all SMA N 1 students while cluster random sampling was applied to get 267 students as respondents which represented each major (natural science or social science) and class (X, XI, and XII). The questionnaires were divided into several sections consisting the general knowledge of reproductive health, contraception, and sexually transmitted disease (STD). Result of the study showed that students in natural science major (scoring 71.9%) were having better knowledge than students in social science major (scoring 51.8%). It was also found that students in grade XII (scoring 67.7%) were getting highest result compared to students in grade XI (scoring 61.4%) and grade X (scoring 67.1%). Nevertheless, the result was not satisfying, considering that the average score of all students were only 65.6%. Therefore, guidance from parents, teachers, as well as counselling unit are crucial to help adolescent in Padang, in the context of reproductive health knowledge.

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