Journal of Women's Health Care
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Lelisa Chewaka

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• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization towards Emergency Contraceptive among Preparatory Students of Mizan High School Students, Bench-Maji Zone, South West, Ethiopia, 2016
  Author(s): Yayehyirad Yemaneh*, Tesfaye Abera, Dejene Hailu, Lelisa Chewaka, Wondessen Nigussie, Gelana Dinka, Mensur Nesru, Sisay Tulu Yayehyirad Yemaneh*, Tesfaye Abera, Dejene Hailu, Lelisa Chewaka, Wondessen Nigussie, Gelana Dinka, Mensur Nesru, Sisay Tulu
  
  Background: Emergency contraceptive (EC) is a type of modern contraception which is indicated after unprotected sexual intercourse, following sexual abuse, misuse of regular contraceptive or non-use of contraception. Use of Emergency contraceptive (EC) with in a defined time period could prevent unwanted pregnancy and its damaging consequences like unintended child birth and unsafe abortion. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of Emergency contraceptive utilization among preparatory students in Mizan, Bench-Maji Zone, SNNP RS, and South West Ethiopia. Methods: An Institutional Based Descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed from April 23rd to May 8th 2016 in Mizan High school. The total sample size is 380 and it was determined by using a single population prop.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000400

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