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ArticleInternational journal of MCH and AIDS2016

Adolescents' Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization of Emergency Contraceptive Pills in Nigeria's Niger Delta Region.

Olayinka A Onasoga, Joel Adeleke Afolayan, Tariebi Florence Asamabiriowei, Umar Nda Jibril, Abubakar Ayinla Imam

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Olayinka A OnasogaDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA.
Joel Adeleke AfolayanDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA.
Tariebi Florence AsamabirioweiFaculty of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, NIGERIA.
Umar Nda JibrilDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA.
Abubakar Ayinla ImamDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA.

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objectiveRisky sexual activity among adolescents is on the increase and contraceptive prevalence rate is low which is evidenced by high rate of teenage pregnancy in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. This study assesses the adolescents' knowledge, attitude and utilization of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) in Amassoma Community, Bayelsa State, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

methodsThe study was a descriptive cross-sectional research design. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 220 respondents from the target population. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data generated.

resultsMajority of the respondents had high level of knowledge and positive attitude towards emergency contraceptive pills but had low level of utilization. Concerns about what others may say, parental attitude, contraceptive availability, contraceptive accessibility, and peer influences were the major factors that influenced the utilization of contraceptive pills. There was no significant relationship between knowledge and utilization of emergency contraceptive pills, as well as level of knowledge and their utilization of emergency contraceptive pills. CONCLUSIONS AND GLOBAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS: Adolescents in the study were more likely to use emergency contraceptive pills, if parents and others reaction to adolescents' contraceptive use were positive about those. Health care professionals, especially nurses, should organize enlightenment programs to educate adolescents, parents and the public on the benefits of adolescents' contraceptives use, especially ECP.

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AdolescentsAttitudeEmergency Contraceptive PillsFamily PlanningKnowledgeUtilization

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PMCPMC5187640

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