Contraceptive Attitudes and Practices Among Male Students in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Nmadu Awawu G., Musa Jeremiah, Joshua Istifanus A., Oyefabi Adegboyega M., Usman Nafisat O., Nwankwo Bilkisu, Dahiru Tukur
Primary Institution: Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria
Hypothesis
What are the attitudes and practices regarding contraception among male students in a Nigerian tertiary educational institution?
Conclusion
Culturally sensitive interventions are vital for improving negative attitudes and low contraceptive use among male Nigerian youth.
Supporting Evidence
- 85.6% of respondents were aware of contraceptives.
- 46.7% exhibited negative attitudes towards contraception.
- 35.8% had ever used contraception, primarily withdrawal and male condoms.
- Significant factors influencing positive attitudes included being aged 18–24 years.
Takeaway
This study found that many male students in Nigeria know about contraception but have negative feelings about using it, often due to cultural beliefs.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using structured questionnaires to gather data from 160 male students at Kaduna Polytechnic.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may affect the accuracy of self-reported attitudes and behaviors.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inference and relies on self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of respondents was 25.4 years, with 71.3% single and 51.2% sexually active.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.22–5.82
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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