The use of contraception among adolescents in the Biadan-Berekum municipality. 1

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the use of contraception among adolescents in Berekum. To achieve this goal of the study, the descriptive design was employed. The simple random sampling technique was used to sample 100 adolescents. Questionnaires constituted the main data collection instruments which were analysed descriptively with the help of SPSS. The study revealed that the adolescents knew about at least one contraceptive method of which condoms were common. The sources of knowledge of contraceptive were pharmacies, chemical sellers, friends among others. The study further revealed the availability, the cost, the distance, unfriendly protocol and the lack of privacy as some of the barriers to contraceptive use. The study recommends awareness creation, use of youth-friendly centers where adolescents can confidently and conveniently go to seek contraceptive services, counseling regarding sex, sexuality, and pregnancy