Factors associated with modern contraceptive use among sexually active youths attending secondary schools in Mbale City, Uganda.

ABSTRACT: Sexual and reproductive health of youths constitutes a significant public health challenge because of the high risk for morbidity and mortality. There is low uptake of modern contraceptives among the sexually active youths despite availability. We investigated the factors associated with the uptake of modern contraceptives among youths attending secondary schools in Mbale City. This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled 2,690 students from six purposively selected high-volume secondary schools in Mbale City. Data were collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with modern contraceptive use. The factors associated with modern contraceptive were stratified by sex.

SUBMITTER: Olwedo MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494240 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature