Knowledge Acceptability and Willingness to use Female Condom among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Delta State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
1 Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University PMB 01 Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Community Medicine, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, PMB 07 Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.
3 Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Research Article
International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, 2026, 10(01), 087-097.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2026.10.1.0019
Publication history:
Received on 28 December 2025; revised on 09 February 2026; accepted on 11 February 2026
Abstract:
Background: Female condom is a barrier form of contraceptive that has been proven to be effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. But unlike the male condom, it is not widely known and readily available in Nigeria. This study assessed the knowledge, acceptability, and willingness to use female condom among students of tertiary institutions in Delta State, Nigeria.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 308 students of tertiary institutions using multistage sampling technique. Data collected was analysed using the IBM SPSS version 22 software. Both descriptive and inferential analysis was done. Qualitative data were presented in frequency tables. Chi-square test was used to assess the factors associated with willingness to use female condom and knowledge of female condom. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: Of the 308 respondents, 44.2% of them had good knowledge of female condom while 55.8% had poor knowledge of female condom. Female condom was acceptable to 180 (58.4%) respondents, and all 180 (58.4%) respondents were also willing to use female condom when provided. The significant factors associated with willingness to use female condom include age, marital status, institution, level of study and attitude toward female condom (p<0.05).
Conclusion: There was overall poor knowledge of female condom among respondents, and most respondents were willing to use it when provided. Further studies to assess actual utilization of female condom are suggested
Keywords:
Female Condom; Knowledge; Acceptability; Willingness to Use
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