Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders: Current Research
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Gemechu Kaba

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  Knowledge and Practice of Emergency Contraceptives among Students at Ambo Techniques College, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Jimma Likisa Lenjisa, Dinkinesh Ulfina, Ebissa Tamme, Gemechu Kaba, Hadas Berehe, Netsanet Lemma and Minyahil Alebachew Woldu Jimma Likisa Lenjisa, Dinkinesh Ulfina, Ebissa Tamme, Gemechu Kaba, Hadas Berehe, Netsanet Lemma and Minyahil Alebachew Woldu
  
  Background: In Ethiopia, particularly, in the study area data on knowledge, attitude and practice of emergence contraceptives among youth in school and college level is lacking. This could be evidenced by the high rates of unwanted pregnancies as well as sexually transmitted infections in these age groups. Therefore, in this study, we are meant to fill such gap in the study area. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 305 female students at Ambo Technique College in Ethiopia from March to September 2013. Results: In this study, 80.7% of the respondent had ever heard about Emergence Contraceptives (EC). Yet majority of the respondent (84.6%) had not used the method despite the significant sexual practice they made. About 77.4% of the students have positive attitude towards EC. Conclusion: The respondents in this study had high level of k.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-038X.1000136

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