Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Yayehyirad Yemaneh
Mizan-Teferi
Ethiopia
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 and Sisay TuluYayehyirad Yemaneh, Tesfaye Abera, Dejene Hailu, Lelisa Chewaka, Wondessen Nigussie, Gelana Dinka, Mensur Nesru and 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