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Qualitative study on stigma as a barrier to emergency contraceptive pill use among university students in the Lango subregion, Uganda.
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- Hairdressers as Mental Health Gatekeepers in Adolescent Sextual Reproductive Health Contexts in Northern Uganda.Open access journal of contraception · 2025Article
- Access to ART Services: Lived Experiences and Coping Strategies of HIV-Positive Persons With Visual Impairment in Lira District, Northern Uganda.BioMed research international · 2025Article
- Knowledge and practices of emergency contraception use and associated factors among female undergraduate students in Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study.Women's health (London, England)Article
- Multidimensional analysis of stigma among female sex workers in Northern Uganda: Principal component and factor analyses.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of the current study was twofold: to understand the nature and extent of stigma and to learn the reasons behind the decision not to use emergency contraceptive pills among university students in the Lango subregion of Uganda.
designAn exploratory qualitative study design.
settingThe study was carried out among university students in Lango subregion of Uganda.
participants40 female university students across four universities.
main outcome measuresStigma.
resultsParticipants (n=40) aged 19-26 exhibited generally positive attitudes towards emergency contraceptive pills, recognising them as empowering and essential. Stigma, however, emerged as a substantial barrier manifested in societal judgements and negative perceptions. Themes included the positive attitude towards emergency contraceptive pills, perceptions of peers and the general public, and perceptions of health service providers.
conclusionStigma significantly impedes emergency contraceptive pill use among university students in the Lango subregion, Uganda. Positive attitudes towards the pills contrast with societal judgements and provider stigmatisation. Tailored interventions addressing knowledge gaps, societal perceptions and healthcare system challenges are crucial for improving emergency contraceptive pill acceptability and utilisation among university students.
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