Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards emergency contraceptive pill use among women of reproductive age in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Emergency contraceptive pill utilization among women of reproductive age in Lira District was modest, with about three in ten women reporting use in the previous month. Utilization was significantly influenced by knowledge, attitudes, and marital status. These findings highlight the need for interventions that strengthen knowledge, address negative attitudes, and support appropriate use of emergency contraception.
Authors
- Deo Benyumiza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3327-5708)
- Edward Kumakech (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7237-7734)
- Raymond Tumwesigye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4656-4496)
- Amir Kabunga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0481-2220)
- Marc Sam Opollo
- Josephine Vanessa Nakalema
- Eustes Kigongo
- Joshua Oryem Opido
- Nicholas Damulira
- Rashida Namuwaya
- Marvin Musinguzi
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Lira Hospital (UG)
- Netwas Uganda (UG)
- Tampere University (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0346151
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00