Parental engagement in promoting awareness of contraceptive use among female students in Nigeria and Cameroon
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2023
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Al-Sihah: Public Health Science Journal. Published by Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, and Health Science, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin.
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Despite government and non-governmental organizations' efforts, contraceptive utilization in Nigeria remains low. Similarly,
Cameroon faces high maternal mortality and low contraceptive prevalence. Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant social
and public health concern globally, necessitating efforts to promote contraceptive use. Parent-adolescent sexual communica
tion is often viewed as taboo in Nigeria and Cameroon, hindering awareness about contraceptive use. This study examines the
role of parents in creating awareness of contraceptive use among female university students in Nigeria and Cameroon. The
study adopts a comparative approach, investigating the cultural role of parents in awareness creation for contraceptive use in
Nigeria and Cameroon. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 420 female university students in both countries. The
findings highlight the valuable role of parents in shaping adolescents' knowledge and behavior regarding contraceptive use.
Recommendations include enhancing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, promoting parent-adolescent
communication, addressing cultural barriers, improving contraceptive access, and conducting further research. Implementing
these recommendations can empower adolescents with accurate information, foster supportive parent-adolescent relation
ships, and enhance sexual and reproductive health outcomes among young people.
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71. Adisa, R.M., Masso, F.M., Udende, P., Sholola, Y.A., Fahmi, M.A. & La’aro, O.A. (2023). Parental engagement in promoting awareness of contraceptive use among female students in Nigeria and Cameroon. Al-Sihah: Public Health Science Journal. 15(2), 121-132. Published by Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, and Health Science, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin. Available online at: https://doaj.org/toc/2548-5334/articles?source