The influence of awareness on uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among undergraduate students in Cross River State

The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among adolescents has generated interest in recent years; however, no published study exists on awareness and uptake of LARCs among undergraduate students in Cross River State. To address this gap, this study examined the relationship between LARC awareness and uptake among undergraduate students in Cross River State, which remains unexplored. Questionnaires were admitted to 341 undergraduate students. Results showed that 59.24% of respondents have heard of LARCs and ever used was 7.62%. and also, the use of LARCs was significantly related to awareness (X2= 19.3678, p

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Afrischolar Discovery
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2026-08-27
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https://doi.org/10.60787/mjrdp.vol15no1.191
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Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
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The influence of awareness on uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among undergraduate students in Cross River State

Lilian Ubi, Veronica Undelikwo, Wilson O
Afrischolar Discovery
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
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The influence of awareness on uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among undergraduate students in Cross River State

Lilian Ubi, Veronica Undelikwo, Wilson O
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Abstract

The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among adolescents has generated interest in recent years; however, no published study exists on awareness and uptake of LARCs among undergraduate students in Cross River State. To address this gap, this study examined the relationship between LARC awareness and uptake among undergraduate students in Cross River State, which remains unexplored. Questionnaires were admitted to 341 undergraduate students. Results showed that 59.24% of respondents have heard of LARCs and ever used was 7.62%. and also, the use of LARCs was significantly related to awareness (X2= 19.3678, p

Afrischolar Discovery
University of Calabar (NG)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
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