Knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among female students of Dilla secondary and preparatory school, Dilla town, Gedeo zone, Ethiopia, 2019

Back ground: Family planning is recognized not only as an important intervention to improve the health of women and children, but also as a human right. The basis of action in family planning should allow individuals to freely and responsibly adhere to and determine the number and spacing of their children. The use of modern family planning depends on the place of residence and region. 25% of currently married women between the ages of 15 and 49 are using the latest methods of family planning at SNNPRG. The use of modern contraceptives increases with education. 57% of married women with secondary education and above use modern methods compared to 22% of uneducated married women. Objectives: The general objective of this study is to assess the current knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among female students in Dilla secondary and preparatory school, Dilla town, Ethiopia. Methods: From May to June 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted at Dila Middle School and Preparatory School in Dilla Town, Ethiopia. This study included a total of 263 study subjects. The data were collected by the Principal Investigator using a self-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed by SPSS20. Methods: From May to June 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted at Dila Middle School and Preparatory School in Dilla Town, Ethiopia. This study included a total of 263 study subjects. The data were collected by the Principal Investigator using a self-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed by SPSS20. Conclusions and recommendations: Although most interviewees have a good knowledge; their attitudes and practices are very low. It is recommended to carry out contraceptive education in Dilla Middle School and Preparatory School, and to educate the community on contraceptive methods in gathering areas such as mosques, churches. Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Contraception; Female high school students.