Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Mumuni Kareem
University of Ghana Medical School,
Accra
Ghana
Research Article
Contraceptive use Among Female Adolescents in Korle-Gonno, Accra, Ghana
Author(s): Mumuni Kareem and Ali Samba
Mumuni Kareem and Ali Samba
Objective: To find out the prevalence of contraceptive use among female adolescents and the associated factors for contraceptive choice and use.
Methods: Using systematic sampling technique, one female adolescent (10-19 years) from each of 110 houses was interviewed using structured questionnaire. One house was selected and a female adolescent who consented was administered structured questionnaire. Data collected included; socio-demographic factors, adolescent sexuality, contraceptive use/non-use and contraceptive choices. Data was analysed using SPSS: 16.0 and frequencies, means, Chi Squared test and Logistic regression was used, setting significance at p=0.05.
Results: The mean age at first sexual intercourse was 15.9 years (12-18 years) and 55.5% of female adolescents were sexually active. Contraceptive prevalence am.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000414