Knowledge And Use Of Contraceptive Methods Among Youths In Abuja Metropolis

ABSTRACT Unwanted pregnancy followed by unsafe abortion can be avoided by using different contraceptive methods. Information on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptives among youth are particularly important because of high rates of teenage and unwanted pregnancies as well as soaring STI and HIV.AIDS rates. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, the case is not different as a significant proportion of youth who engages in premarital sex, either lack basic knowledge of contraception or are ignorant about contraceptive practices. This study examined the knowledge, and use of contraceptive method …