Examining the level of awareness, access and use of contraception among the Youth of Mwambao Village in Bagamoyo

Abstract

This research presents the identified factors influencing the level of awareness, access and use of contraception among the youths. The study was qualitative in nature using a case study approach. It employed multiple sources of evidence to investigate the level of awareness, access and use of contraception among the youths of mwambao village Bagamoyo Tanzania. In-depth interviews with the participants using the interview guide, key informant interviews using the key informant interview guide and focus group discussions using the focus group discussions and interviews. The study found out that there is a very great relationship between levels of education for youths to make decisions to use contraceptive services in Mwambao village. Levels of education classified were such as primary education secondary education and tertiary education, people with higher education tend to be higher informed about contraception services and were likely to use those services.