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Assessment of Family Planning Among Abia State University Undergraduate Students
Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences · Area of research: Reproductive Health
Abstract
Family planning (FP) is an essential strategy in promoting maternal and child health through adequate spacing of birth, avoiding pregnancy at high-risk maternal age and high parity. This research was carried out to assess family planning among undergraduate students in Abia State University.
Keywords
Assessment, Family planning, Contraceptives, Undergraduate
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How to cite this paper
@article{1703513,
author = {David Chinaecherem Innocent, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Prince Ezenwa Onyemachi, Stanley Chinedu Eneh; Hira Nazir, Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma; Adesua Petronilla Okoroh},
title = {Assessment of Family Planning Among Abia State University Undergraduate Students},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2022},
volume = {5},
number = {12},
pages = {102-110},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/17035132.pdf},
abstract = {Family planning (FP) is an essential strategy in promoting maternal and child health through adequate spacing of birth, avoiding pregnancy at high-risk maternal age and high parity. This research was carried out to assess family planning among undergraduate students in Abia State University.},
keywords = {Assessment, Family planning, Contraceptives, Undergraduate},
month = {June},
}