The influence of awareness on uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among undergraduate students in Cross River State
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
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
Authors: Undelikwo, Veronica, O, Wilson, Ubi, Lilian
Institution: University of Calabar
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204447875
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