Knowledge and practice of oral contraceptives among women of reproductive age (15 - 49years) attending diocesan hospital, Amichi, Nnewi south Anambra state Department: Nursing Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7466 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study was aimed at determining the knowledge and practice of oral contraceptives among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Diocesan Hospital, Amichi, Anambra state. The study used four (4) research questions and explored various useful concepts on the Knowledge and practice of oral contraceptives including the factors affecting their use. The total population used was 126 and 50 of the total population were used as the sample population. 50 questionnaires was administered using a convenient sampling method and were discussed in relation to the objectives set for the study. Majority of the respondents (80%) understood the meaning of oral contraceptives, 8% practice the use of oral contraceptives while (92%) do not practice the use of oral contraceptives. Generally, the researcher observed that factors such as religious factors, side effects, cultural factors and cost factors have a reasonable influence in inhibiting the practice of oral contraceptives. Based on findings from this study, the researcher concluded that although the knowledge of oral contraceptives was high among women of reproductive age but the practice was very low. It was recommended that government health workers and family members should help to promote the use of oral contraceptives by providing favourable conditions, health education and moral support respectively for women of reproductive age. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State