Use of Traditional Remedies in Management of Abortion Among Female Students In Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology In Kenya
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Although awareness on family planning in Kenya is at 95% for men and 97% for women, many women still find themselves carrying unwanted pregnancies.This makes them end up with abortion as one of the easily thought of avenues out of their predicament. Abortion is usually a very emotional issue when thought of and talked of in the many cycles of populations around the world. The aim of this study was to determine the use of traditional remedies in management of abortion among female students in Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kenya. The study design was descriptive cross sectional survey utilizing qualitative methods of data collection. The study site was. The study population was3445. The target population for this study was all female students taking courses at MMUST aged between 18-49 years who had used traditional remedies to procure an abortion. The sample consisted of 109 students who were identified through snow ball sampling method. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using an interview guide. Data analysis was done using the four key themes. Majority of the respondents were single,aged between 18-22 years and of Christianity background. The level of awareness about contraceptives was quite high among the respondents and most of them had used either one of the methods. Method failure and conscious consensus decision for pregnancy were cited as major reasons for the pregnancy. However decisions for termination of pregnancy were reported as threats to relationships and opportunities. The commonly identified method of traditional remedies used were herbs ranging from roots, barks, leaves and ashes. The choice of pregnancy termination was informed by low cost, high secrecy and friendly environment provided. The study recommends a more proactive ways of pregnancy prevention among university students, engagement of students on life choices should be key by all stake holders and relooking at our health care services in relation to abortion to make them more youth friendly.
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Anne A Okanga, Consolata Lusweti
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