Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the utilization of emergency contraception among final year female students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Four research purposes with corresponding hypothesis guided the study. The study is based on quantitative research, the population for this study comprised of final year female students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The population for the study was 211 final year female undergraduate students. There was no sampling since the population is manageable. A structured questionnaire was employed as a tool for data collection. The instrument was validated by 3 experts from Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, university of Nigeria Nsukka. The data was analyzed using frequency, mean and standard deviation with the aid of Microsoft excel. It was found out among others that the utilization of emergency contraception among final year female students is relatively low, despite its potential benefits in preventing unintended pregnancies. Addressing barriers such as limited awareness, accessibility, and social stigma is essential to promote the uptake of EC among this population. Based on the findings, it was recommended that final year female students should delegate time to research on any emergency contraception method before utilizing, final year female students who are not married should develop habits of discipline and practice abstinence as that is the best method of contraception
Keywords: Utilization, Emergency Contraception, Final year female students and University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Publication Date: 2024-12-08