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" Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Students in Ethiopia "

Authors: Sanat Sharma

Published: 2025-02-17 00:56:46.754

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Abstract

Emergency contraception (EC) plays a significant role in reducing unintended pregnancies; however, its use faces opposition, especially concerning concerns about its safety and potential impact on sexual behavior. In Ethiopia, unprotected sex leads to high rates of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions, particularly among adolescents. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) among female students at Hosanna College of Health Sciences, located in Hosanna town, Hadiya Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20 to March 6, with 263 female students who participated by completing a self-administered questionnaire. The study found that 62% of the respondents were aged 20-24, and 47.9% of them received information about ECPs from health education sources. A significant proportion (35.74%) reported using progesterone-only pills, while 3.8% used both combined oral contraceptives and progesterone-only pills. Regarding knowledge of the correct timing for taking ECPs, 38% were aware, while 62% were not. Half of the participants (50.9%) agreed that ECPs could impact future pregnancies, but 90% reported they did not use ECPs regularly to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve knowledge and regular use of ECPs among female students in Ethiopia..

Keywords

Emergency contraception, knowledge, attitude, practice, female students, Ethiopia, contraceptive use, unintended pregnancies.

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Sanat Sharma, (2025-02-17 00:56:46.754). " Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Students in Ethiopia ". Abhi International Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science, Volume 6F6ruENJWxGRG765PVMf, Issue 1.

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