Awareness and Use of Modern Contraceptives Among Physically Challenged In-School Adolescents In Osun State, Nigeria

Folakemi O. Olajide, Akinlolu G. Omisore, Olujide O. Arije, Olusegun T. Afolabi, Abimbola O. Olajide

Abstract

This study assessed awareness and use of modern contraceptives among physically challenged in-school adolescents in Osun State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 215 adolescents in the special schools in the state. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was administered by trained interviewers. Data analysis was done using SPSS 17 and statistical level of significance was set at p< 0.05. The mean age of the respondents was 15.5years and more than half of them (56%) were males. Only about two fifths of them (38%) had ever heard about modern contraceptives. More males, older adolescents and visually impaired respondents had significantly heard about modern contraceptives compared with females, younger ones and those with other challenges at p-values of 0.026, 0.001 and 0.003 respectively. Only 34% of sexually experienced respondents had used a modern contraceptive method. The male condom was the most commonly used method. Afr J Reprod Health 2014; 18[2]: 87-96).

 

Keywords:  Blind, Deaf, family planning, Adolescents, School

 

Résumé

 

Cette étude a évalué la sensibilisation et l'utilisation des contraceptifs modernes chez handicapées adolescents qui fréquentent l’école dans l'État d'Osun, au Nigeria. Une étude transversale a été menée auprès de 215 adolescents dans les écoles spéciales de l'Etat. Un questionnaire semi-structuré qui a subi une épreuve préalable a été administré par des enquêteurs formés. L'analyse des données a été effectuée à l'aide de SPSS 17 et le niveau de signification statistique a été fixé à p < 0,05. L'âge moyen des répondants était de 15,5 ans et plus de la moitié d'eux (56 %) étaient des hommes. Seuls environ deux cinquièmes d'entre eux (38%) avaient déjà entendu parler de la contraception moderne. Plus de garçons, les adolescents plus âgés et les répondants ayant une déficience visuelle ont considérablement entendu parler de contraceptifs modernes par rapport aux femmes, aux plus jeunes et à ceux qui ont d'autres défis à la valeur de p de 0,026 , 0,001 et 0,003 respectivement. Seulement 34% des répondants qui ont eu une expérience sexuelle avait utilisé une méthode contraceptive moderne. Le préservatif masculin est la méthode la plus couramment utilisée. Afr J Reprod Health 2014; 18[2]: 87-96).

 

Mots-clés: aveugle, sourd, planification familiale, adolescents, école

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