Awareness and Use of Modern Contraceptives Among Physically Challenged In-School Adolescents In Osun State, Nigeria

This study assessed awareness and use of modern contraceptives among physically challenged in-school adolescents in Osun State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 215 adolescents in the special schools in the state. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was administered by tr...

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Published in:African journal of reproductive health 2014-06, Vol.18 (2), p.87-96
Main Authors: Olajide, Folakemi O, Omisore, Akinlolu G, Arije, Olujide O, Afolabi, Olusegun T, Olajide, Abimbola O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescence
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Adolescents
Age Factors
Age groups
aveugle, sourd, planification familiale, adolescents, école
Awareness
Birth control
Blind
Child
Child development
Condoms
Contraception
Contraception - psychology
Contraception - utilization
Contraception Behavior - statistics & numerical data
Contraceptives
Cross-Sectional Studies
Deaf
Disabilities
Disability
Disabled Persons - statistics & numerical data
Education
Families & family life
Family planning
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Hearing loss
Humans
Male
Nigeria
Physically disabled persons
Reproductive health
School
Schools
Secondary education
Sex Factors
Sexual behavior
Sexuality
Social aspects
Social science research
Socioeconomic Factors
Studies
Teenagers
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Summary:This study assessed awareness and use of modern contraceptives among physically challenged in-school adolescents in Osun State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 215 adolescents in the special schools in the state. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was administered by trained interviewers. Data analysis was done using SPSS 17 and statistical level of significance was set at p< 0.05. The mean age of the respondents was 15.5years and more than half of them (56%) were males. Only about two fifths of them (38%) had ever heard about modern contraceptives. More males, older adolescents and visually impaired respondents had significantly heard about modern contraceptives compared with females, younger ones and those with other challenges at p-values of 0.026, 0.001 and 0.003 respectively. Only 34% of sexually experienced respondents had used a modern contraceptive method. The male condom was the most commonly used method. Afr J Reprod Health 2014; 18[2]: 87-96). Cette étude a évalué la sensibilisation et l'utilisation des contraceptifs modernes chez handicapées adolescents qui fréquentent l'école dans l'État d'Osun, au Nigeria. Une étude transversale a été menée auprès de 215 adolescents dans les écoles spéciales de l'Etat. Un questionnaire semi-structuré qui a subi une épreuve préalable a été administré par des enquêteurs formés. L'analyse des données a été effectuée à l'aide de SPSS 17 et le niveau de signification statistique a été fixé à p
ISSN:1118-4841