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October 3, 2025

Barriers and facilitators to the uptake of contraceptives among adolescents and young adults in Ghana

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AAAwudu AbdulaiOIOsman Abu IddrisuAIAbdul Hakeem Iddrisu

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Overview

Descriptive cross-sectional study identifies low contraceptive use and knowledge barriers in adolescents, suggesting improvements in family planning access.

Key Points

  • Low usage of contraceptives was found, with only 25% of respondents utilizing family planning services.
  • 54.9% of respondents were male, and the prevalent method, male condoms, was recognized by 88.3% of participants.
  • Statistically, users of family planning services were more likely to be Christians or have had sexual experiences.
  • Improving access to family planning through comprehensive information is crucial for enhancing reproductive health.

Cite This Study

Abdulai et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e03505f0e39f13e7fa3dd9https://doi.org/10.61505/evidence.2024.2.2.29
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