KNOWLEDGE OF DUAL CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG SEXUALLY ACTIVE WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN OYO STATE.
Abstract
Dual contraceptive use is a critical approach to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Despite their significance, knowledge, and utilisation of dual contraceptive methods among women living with HIV in Oyo State, Nigeria. This study examined the extent of awareness regarding dual contraceptive utilisation among sexually active women with HIV in Oyo State. The study applied a descriptive research design and employed a structured questionnaire to gather data from respondents receiving treatment at specific health facilities delivering ART services in Oyo State. Participants were selected through systematic random sampling at three health facilities: Adeoyo Maternity Health Centre, Lad Medical Centre, and St. Anne's Hospital. Descriptive statistics with the aid of IBM SPSS Software application were employed to evaluate the respondents' comprehension of the advantages and functions of dual contraceptive methods. The study's results indicated that respondents' levels of knowledge were inconsistent. Although a significant number of participants were aware that dual contraceptive methods can prevent HIV transmission to sexual partners and reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted infections, their understanding of other aspects of dual protection was restricted. The suggestion that women living with HIV should combine condom use with other modern contraceptive methods was met with significant disapproval by a substantial number of respondents. The study concludes that sexually active women living with HIV in Oyo State are aware of some of the benefits of dual contraceptive use; however, comprehensive knowledge is still lacking.
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