Contraceptive Use among Basic School Pupils in Ghana: A Case Study of a Municipality
Author
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Ghana over the years strived to improve contraceptive services for young people through various policies and programs.
Despite these efforts, contraceptive use among young people remains a challenge.
In this study, contraceptive use among basic school pupils in a Ghanaian municipality was explored to inform policy and program decisions.
Methods.
The research design was a cross-sectional and mixed-method survey involving four hundred and twenty-seven (427) respondents randomly selected from four hundred and eleven (411) basic schools (102 from private and 309 from public basic schools) within Effutu Municipality of Ghana.
Results.
Basic school pupils in Ghana are generally sexually active but have high unmet needs for modern contraception due to sociocultural barriers, stigma, and misconceptions.
Awareness and use are however more prevalent among junior high school pupils compared to those at the primary levels.
Pupils who received contraceptive education from parents/guardians were, however, more likely to use modern contraceptives consistently than their counterparts who do not.
Conclusions.
Because young people in basic schools are becoming sexually active, there is a need for formalized contraceptive education in basic schools for correct information and education.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gbagbo, Fred Yao. 2020. Contraceptive Use among Basic School Pupils in Ghana: A Case Study of a Municipality. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gbagbo, Fred Yao. Contraceptive Use among Basic School Pupils in Ghana: A Case Study of a Municipality. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173649
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gbagbo, Fred Yao. Contraceptive Use among Basic School Pupils in Ghana: A Case Study of a Municipality. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173649
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1173649