Uptake of Family Planning Among Female Students of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Female students in Kenyan Universities experience a higher risk of inopportune pregnancy compared to older women in community. Despite availability of contraceptives, the uptake among youths in Kenya is still low due to limited access to contraceptive services, myth, misconception and fear of side effects. Low contraceptive use among the youth has contributed to rapid increase in cases of unwanted pregnancy and abortions. The objectives of this study were: To determine the common methods of family planning used, assess the level of awareness on family planning methods used and to identify barriers to family planning uptake among female students of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. This was a descriptive crosssectional using a sample population of 361 female students aged 18-49 selected through convenient sampling. Structured questionnaire and focused group discussion were the instruments of data collection. The result indicated that the students do not use family planning methods at Masinde Muliro University of science and Technology. This was attributed to inadequate information on contraceptive methods, their indications and side effects; perception of fellow students towards those who attend the university clinic; attitude of some clinic staff towards students seeking FP services and lack of awareness of FP services being offered at the university clinic.
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Anne Asiko Okanga, Mary. C. Kipmerewo
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