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This research proposal investigates the factors influencing contraceptive choice among third-year MBChB students at Lusaka Apex Medical University. Authored by Zainab Tembo under the supervision of Ms Namwawa from the Department of Public Health, the study employs a cross-sectional design to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to contraceptive use. It details the methodology, including sampling, data collection via questionnaires, and analysis using Stata, while addressing ethical considerations approved by the university's ethics committee. The document serves as essential tertiary-level material for medical and public health students, lecturers, and researchers focusing on reproductive health in Zambia, offering insights into campus-based sexual health behaviors and supporting academic projects or exam preparation in related courses. You can review the full proposal for a comprehensive understanding of its findings and methodology.
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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Department of Public health. POJECT REPORT TITLE: TO INVESTIGATE THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHOICE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG 3RD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS AT LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS NAME: ZAINAB TEMBO COMPUTER NUMBER: MBCHB/14/02/002447 COURSE CODE: CBE410 SUPERVISOR: MS NAMWAWA A research proposal submitted to the department of public health, Lusaka Apex medical university, as a requirement for the MBChB degree. October,2022. DECLARATIONS STUDENT DECLARATION I Zainab Tembo, student number MBCHB/14/02/002447, school of medicine, Lusaka Apex Medical University declare that this proposal is my original work. This research proposal has been complemented by referenced sources duly acknowledged from the internet, these are specifically accredited and references cited using Harvard System and in accordance with anti-plagiarism regulations. Signature: Z.TEMBO Date: OCTOBER,2022 SUPERVISOR DECLARATION I hereby certify that this project report has been read and evaluated by me. I hereby acknowledge that this proposal has been submitted for appraisal with my approval as university supervisor. Signature: ______ ____ Date: OCTOBER,2022 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to give thanks to Allah SWA (God) for having sustained my life and for allowing me undertake this research without any eventualities. I would also wish to specially thank my supervisor Ms Namwawa, whose guidance, encouragement, valuable advice and support led to the completion of this report. Gratitude also goes to Dr Lydia Hangulu who kept the team alert and to follow stipulated schedule of activities, her continuations communication was very helpful. Lastly, I am indebted to my sister Fatima Tembo, my family and friends for the continuous support, encouragement and advice. TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents DECLARATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 2 STUDENT DECLARATION ....................................................................................................... 2 SUPERVISOR DECLARATION ................................................................................................ 2 ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................. 7 ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................... 8 CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................................. 9 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.3 RATIONALE ......................................................................................................................... 11 1.4 STUDY OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................... 11 1.4-1General objective .......................................................................................................... 11 1.4-2 Specific Objectives ....................................................................................................... 11 1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION ......................................................................................................... 12 1.6 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ............................................................................................... 12 ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................ 13 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW .................................................................................................... 13 2.1 TYPES OF CONTRACEPTIVES .................................................................................... 13 2.2 LOCALLY ......................................................................................................................... 14 2.3 REGIONALLY .................................................................................................................. 15 2.4 GLOBAL UNMET NEED FOR CONTRACEPTION .................................................................. 16 CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................................ 17 3.0 METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................... 17 3.1 STUDY DESIGN ..................................................................................................................... 17 3.2 STUDY SETTING................................................................................................................... 17 3.3 TARGET POPULATION ......................................................................................................... 17 3.3.1 Inclusion criteria ......................................................................................................... 17 3.3.2 Exclusion Criteria ........................................................................................................ 17 3.4 SAMPLE SIZE ....................................................................................................................... 17 3.5 VARIABLES .......................................................................................................................... 18 3.6 DATA COLLECTION TOOLS ................................................................................................ 18 3.7 DATA MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 18 3.8 DATA ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................. 19 3.9 ETHICAL CONSIDERATION ................................................................................................. 19 CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS .................................................................................................. 20 DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND FINDINGES.................................................... 20 4.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 20 4.1.1 RESPONSE RATE............................................................................................................... 20 4.1.2 AGE OF RESPONDENTS ..................................................................................................... 20 4.1.3 DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS BY SEX ....................................................................... 21 4.1.5 HAD SEX IN MEDICAL SCHOOL ....................................................................................... 22 CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG SEXUALLY ACTIVE STUDENTS.................................................. 23 4.2.1 CONTRACEPTIVE USE BEFORE ......................................................................................... 23 TABLE 6: CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG SEXUALLY ACTIVE STUDENTS ............................... 23 4.2.2 PREFERRED CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG STUDENTS ........................................................ 23 4.3. PRIORITY CONSIDERATION OF CHOOSING CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD ............................. 25 CHAPTER FIVE …
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