Assessing factors affecting the utilisation of long-acting reversible family planning methods among the female youths at Kawale Health Centre
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Date
2023-06-21
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
Type of Research Study
This is a cross-section study using a quantitative approach.
The problem (to be studied)
The problem to be studied is the under utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives among
female youths aged 18 to 24 at Kawale Health Centre, hence the need to assess the factors affecting
the utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives.
The Objectives
The following are the objectives of the study; to assess the level of knowledge on the available
contraceptive methods among female youths accessing family planning services, to assess
utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods by female youth accessing family
planning and to identify barriers affecting female youth on utilization of long-acting reversible
contraceptive methods.
Methodology
The study will be conducted at Kawale Health Centre in Lilongwe district on female youths aged
18 to 24. The data will be analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version
23. The findings will be studied and compared with different correspondents and the conclusion
will be made.
Expected findings and their dissemination
The results of the data collected will be presented in pie charts, histograms, line graphs, and tables
for easy analysis and understanding. Copies of the dissertation will be distributed to the Head of
the Community Health Nursing Department, the College of Medicine Research and Ethics
Committee, the Head of the Department of Basic Studies, the College library, the Lilongwe district
health office, and Kawale Health Centre.