Knowledge, Attitude, and Intentions Regarding Modern Contraceptive Use Among Nursing and Midwifery Students at SDA NMTC, Asamang

<i>Background: </i>Modern contraceptive remain vital in reducing unintended pregnancies and promoting reproductive health. However, knowledge, attitude and intentions regarding their use vary among young people, particularly students in health training institutions. <i>Objective: </i>This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and intentions regarding modern contraceptive use among nursing and midwifery students at SDA NMTC, Asamang. <i>Methods: </i>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 293 students using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests of association with significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. <i>Results: </i>The majority of respondents (69.6%) demonstrated good knowledge of modern contraceptive methods, while only 10.2% exhibited poor knowledge. Most respondents (70.5%) held positive attitudes toward contraceptive use. More than half expressed an intention to use contraceptives in the near future (53.6%) though fewer were willing to commit to consistent use (33.4%). Marital status (χ<sup>2</sup> = 6.972, <i>p</i> = 0.008), academic programme (χ<sup>2</sup> = 8.260, <i>p</i> = 0.004), and academic level (χ<sup>2</sup> = 23.922, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were significantly associated with contraceptive intention, while age was not (<i>p</i> = 0.184). <i>Conclusion: </i>The study demonstrated generally high knowledge and positive attitudes toward modern contraceptives among respondents, yet intentions for consistent use remain low.

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American Journal of Health Research
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2025-10-27
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https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20251305.13
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Intentions Regarding Modern Contraceptive Use Among Nursing and Midwifery Students at SDA NMTC, Asamang

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American Journal of Health Research
Global Maternal and Child Health
3.49
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Intentions Regarding Modern Contraceptive Use Among Nursing and Midwifery Students at SDA NMTC, Asamang

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Abstract

<i>Background: </i>Modern contraceptive remain vital in reducing unintended pregnancies and promoting reproductive health. However, knowledge, attitude and intentions regarding their use vary among young people, particularly students in health training institutions. <i>Objective: </i>This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and intentions regarding modern contraceptive use among nursing and midwifery students at SDA NMTC, Asamang. <i>Methods: </i>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 293 students using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests of association with significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. <i>Results: </i>The majority of respondents (69.6%) demonstrated good knowledge of modern contraceptive methods, while only 10.2% exhibited poor knowledge. Most respondents (70.5%) held positive attitudes toward contraceptive use. More than half expressed an intention to use contraceptives in the near future (53.6%) though fewer were willing to commit to consistent use (33.4%). Marital status (χ<sup>2</sup> = 6.972, <i>p</i> = 0.008), academic programme (χ<sup>2</sup> = 8.260, <i>p</i> = 0.004), and academic level (χ<sup>2</sup> = 23.922, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were significantly associated with contraceptive intention, while age was not (<i>p</i> = 0.184). <i>Conclusion: </i>The study demonstrated generally high knowledge and positive attitudes toward modern contraceptives among respondents, yet intentions for consistent use remain low.

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Global Maternal and Child Health
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