CONTRACEPTIVE

This study explored the influence of sexual behaviors and contraceptive use among undergraduates at the University of Benin. four research questions were raised to guide the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance The study uses a descriptive survey research design, with a sample of 100 students selected through stratified random sampling from five faculties. The research instrument is a structured questionnaire designed to assess students' knowledge of graceful aging practices and their engagement in such practices and was validated by two lecturers from the department. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the test–retest method. The questionnaire was administered to 20 respondents who were part of the main study sample. After an interval of two weeks, the same questionnaire will be re- administered to the same group. The scores from the two administrations will be correlated using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) to determine the stability of the instrument over time. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts and percentage) were used for the research questions and hypotheses was tested at 0.05 level of significance.

This study examined female students’ perception on the use of contraceptives among residents in Ekosodin Community, Benin City. The research was guided by four objectives and employed a descriptive survey design. The study population consisted of 150 students residing within the community. Data were collected using a semi structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages. Findings revealed that while a majority of the respondents were aware of various contraceptive methods, their actual usage was relatively low due to factors such as fear of side effects, cultural and religious beliefs, and inadequate access to reproductive health information. Many respondents associated contraceptive use with promiscuity, indicating that misconceptions and social stigma still influence attitudes toward family planning among young women. The study also found that students who had received proper sexual education demonstrated more positive perceptions and were more likely to use contraceptives responsibly. The study concludes that despite high awareness levels, there remains a significant gap between knowledge and practice of contraceptive use among female students. It recommends intensified reproductive health education, increased access to youth-friendly health services, and community sensitization programs aimed at dispelling myths and promoting safe, informed contraceptive choices among young women.