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Factors Contributing to the Prevalence of Unplanned FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PREVALENCE OF UNPLANNED PREGNACIES AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSTY STUDENTS AT KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- WESTERN CAMPUS, ISHAKA- BUSHENYI BY ATWIKIRIZE MOREEN NSIN; M16/U011/011 A RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF AWARD OF A DIPLOMA IN NURSING AUGUST, 2017 x ABSTRACT Background: Unplanned pregnancies among university students is an important public health issue in both developed and developing countries because of its negative association with social, psychological and health outcomes for both mothers and the children. The rate of unplanned pregnancies among university female students is high. Unplanned pregnancies can be prevented by effective use of contraceptives. Aim of the study: To determine the factors contributing to the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies among female university students at Kampala International University- Western Campus (KIU-WC) Method: A quantitative descriptive survey was conducted among 96 female university students at KIU-WC. A hand delivered self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data by the researcher. Results: The level of unplanned pregnancies is high among participants (85.2%) who carried pregnancy while at the university. Low socio-economic factors (47.3%) contribute to the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies. Participants always accessed contraceptives (83.3%) from pharmacies/drug shops (54.4%) and private clinics (38.9%) expensively. Effective use of contraceptives protected majority of the sexually active participants (67.7%). Conclusion: Most pregnancies among female students at KIU-WC are unplanned and these unintended pregnancies are due to low socio-economic factors. This problem can be reversed by the free access and effective use of contraceptive methods by students. xi COPYRIGHT I ATWIKIRIZE MOREEN declare that this publication is my own effort and it has never been submitted for academic award in any institution, college or university whatsoever before. Signature …………………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………………………………………………………………… ATWIKIRIZE MOREEN (RESEARCHER) xii AUTHORISATION I certify that this dissertation on the factors contributing to the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies among the female students at KIU-WC has been done under my supervisor. Signature ……………………………………………………………………….. Date ……………………………………………………………………………….. MR. TURYASINGURA JOHNAN (SUPERVISOR) xiii DEDICATION This book is dedicated to my father Mr. Mujuni Levi who has brought me up and educated me to this level. My brothers Ainebyona Emmanuel, Atuhurire Lucky, Atukwase Witness, Ainamani Robert and my friend Nankunda Mercy whose moral support and courage has made a difference in my life. I cherish the good moments we have had with my colleagues during our course of study. And finally to all my lecturers who have shaped me this way, installed pride and confidence in my career. xiv ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I wish to thank my supervisor Mr. Turyasingura Johnan who despite his busy schedule has taken time to continually review my work and advise me accordingly. Your guidance, assistance, critics and encouragement sailed me through this work project. My sincere gratitude to my parents who supported me financially in the course of my study and great words of encouragement that have kept me moving. I also acknowledge all the people who have been involved in the preparation of this report, more especially the management of Kampala International University-Western Campus for having allowed me to collect data at the university, and the respondents for revealing their most confidential and highly personal information. Above all I give glory to the Almighty God who is my wisdom and strength, and for another opportunity to increase in knowledge to serve the people. xv Contents ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................. xi COPYRIGHT ......................................................................................................................... xii AUTHORISATION .............................................................................................................. xiii DEDICATION ...................................................................................................................... xiv List of figures ....................................................................................................................... xviii List of tables .......................................................................................................................... xix LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS ....................................................................... xx 1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Purpose of the study ............................................................................................................ 4 1.4 Justification for the study .................................................................................................... 5 1.5.1 Broad objective ................................................................................................................ 6 1.5.2 Specific objectives ........................................................................................................... 6 1.6 Research questions ............................................................................................................ 6 CHAPTER TWO .................................................................................................................... 7 LITERATURE REVIEW ...................................................................................................... 7 2.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Socio-economic factors influencing unplanned pregnancies among female University students ................................................................................................................................. 7 2.2 Assessment of the free access to the contraceptive methods and reproductive health services to University female students .................................................................................. 9 2.3 The preventive measures to unplanned pregnancies in female University student ........... 10 CHAPTER THREE .............................................................................................................. 12 METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................... 12 3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 12 3.2 Study design and rationale ................................................................................................ 12 3.3 Study setting and rationale ................................................................................................ 12 3.4 Study population ............................................................................................................... 13 3.4.1 Sample size determination ............................................................................................. 13 3.4.2 Sampling procedure ....................................................................................................... 14 xvi 3.4.3 Inclusion criteria ............................................................................................................ 14 3.4.4 Exclusion criteria ........................................................................................................... 14 3.5 Definition of Variables ..................................................................................................... 15 3.5.1 The dependent variable measured was unplanned pregnancies among female university students. .............................................................................................................................. 15 3.6 Research instruments ........................................................................................................ 15 3.7 Data collection procedure ................................................................................................. 16 3.7.1 Data management ......................................................................................................... 16 3.7.2 Data analysis and presentation ..................................................................................... 17 3.8 Ethical consideration ......................................................................................................... 17 3.9 Study limitation ................................................................................................................. 17 3.10 Dissemination of results .................................................................................................. 18 CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................................................. 19 RESULTS .............................................................................................................................. 19 4.0 Introduction
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