KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG FINAL YEAR MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA.


Author(s): Joy N. I.; Ikechukwu H. U.; Dickson O. K.; Lincoln F.; Nkese M.
Institute(s): 1,2,3,4,5 Department of Public Health and Community Medicine University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria.

Volume 7 / Issue 1



Abstract

Globally, the rate of risky sexual behaviors among young undergraduates remains a public health concern. A wide body of evidence underscores the negative consequences of poor sexual and reproductive health. Despite the proven benefits of contraception, the knowledge, attitude and use of contraceptives among healthcare workers who ought to be advocates have been inadequate. We set out to determine these variables among soon-to-be medical doctors in a Nigerian tertiary institution.


Number of Pages: 9

Number of Words: 3725

First Page: 20

Last Page: 28