The Use of Contraceptive among Students in Ekiti State Higher Institutions

Abstract

The study examined the level of awareness of contraceptives among students in Ekiti State higher institutions. The study also ascertained their sexual behaviours and use of contraceptives. The study examined the gender effects of use of contraceptive
among students in Ekiti State higher institutions. Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design approach with a sample size of 150 registered students in Ekiti state higher institutions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages were used to answer the research questions. There is high level of awareness of contraceptives among the study participants. The findings showed that contraceptive use has a positive influence on the sexual behaviour of the students as majority of them have safe sexual behaviour and practices. The study established that the female respondents have more preference for different types of contraceptives
than the male. The study may be of importance to students as it will make known to them the importance of contraceptives and effects of their sexual behaviours. Overall, the data generated can serve as the baseline for further research, particularly on contraceptive use among students. Hence, the study recommended that there should be campaign on different media against spread of sexual transmission diseases and policy makers on education should include sex education in curriculum with more
focus on the male gender.