THE USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES BY YOUNG AND UN-MARRIED GIRLS IN NJIKOKA ANAMBRA STATE
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This paper to xray ways of increasing proper use of contraceptives by teenagers, especially among young and unmarried girls in Njikoka. Questionnaire was used and administered to 120 respondence, using the simple random sampling technique. Chi-square distribution and percentage was used to analyse data collected. The analysis of the data showed that those with urban background tend to use modern contraceptive than those with rural background. The analysis also showed that those with higher level of education are more aware of contraceptive than those with lower level of education. The findings underlie the growing importance of sexual activity among adolescent females. The problems associated with contraceptive use, obstacles, and the importance of sexuality education for adolescent females is of essences now.
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