Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Abebe Dechasa

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• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Emergency Contraception among Female Students in Preparatory School of East Shoa, Adama, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Teka Girma, Eshetu Ejeta, Abebe Dechasa and Kemal AbdulkadirTeka Girma, Eshetu Ejeta, Abebe Dechasa and Kemal Abdulkadir
  
  Background: Emergency contraception are birth control measures that, if taken after unprotected sexual intercourse, contraceptive failure, incorrect use of contraceptives or in cases of sexual assault may prevent pregnancy. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of female preparatory students towards emergency contraception in April, 2015. Method: The study was conducted in Adama city of Oromia region on 280 female students of Hawas preparatory school on 13 to 18 April, 2015. A cross sectional study design was conducted and Participants were selected using simple random sampling method. Data was collected by using self-administered questionnaires. Data processing and analysis: The collected data was entered into a computer and analyzed using statisti.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0932.1000310

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