Prevalence of Sexuality and The Use of Contraceptives among Female Students: Specific Case of the Adventist University of Goma

Abstract

Knowing that unwanted pregnancies can constitute an obstacle to the normal course of studies and that contraception is a means that can facilitate the avoidance of unplanned pregnancy, we initiated this study with the aim of determining the prevalence of sexuality and the contraceptives ‘use amongst female students. A self-administered questionnaire was submitted to 94 female students out of a total of 823.  At the end of the survey, the following results were obtained: The average age of the students is 22.1 with the standard deviation of 4.1; 100% have information on contraceptive methods, the main source of information is the radio (37%) but the information received on campus about contraceptive methods represents 26%.  67% of female students have a favorable opinion of contraception; 53% female students are currently using contraceptive methods [reflecting an active sexuality] against 47% who do not use any and 31% have opted for modern contraceptive methods.  100% are self-supported regarding the acquisition of contraceptives. Therefore, the study recommends the integration of sexual and reproductive education programs, and provide spaces for exchange to improve knowledge in the field of sexuality and contraception.