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A review of urinary tract infections in pregnant women: Risks factors.
(2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Amaechi Chukwudi Ofodile; Chetachi Blessing Okwuanaso
Urinary tract infection refers to both microbial colonization of the urine and tissue invasion of any structure of the urinary tract. Bacteria are most commonly responsible although yeast and viruses may also be involved. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common disorder caused by bacterial agents in pregnancy, can lead to important complications in newborn such mothers in case of inappropriate diagnosis and treatment. Urinary tract infection during pregnancy is common and high in age group between 26-35 years. The high incidence of UTI in the young reproductive age group is due to early pregnancy particularly in the remote settings. UTI remain a prevalent problem during pregnancy especially, in developing countries. Genital hygiene, urination habits and low socioeconomic status play significant role in the occurrence of UTI during pregnancy. These could be attributed to lack of knowledge about UTI risk factors and its prevention during pregnancy.
Assessing the incidence of hypertension among patients with above normal BMI at Mitooma Health Centre IV in western Uganda
(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus, 2014-12) Kisekka, Benedict
The association of obesity and hypertension has been recognized since the beginning of the 20th century, when BP was first measured in populations. This relationship between body weight and BP was demonstrated prospectively in the Framingham Heart Study in the 1960s (Kannel et al,1967) The nature of the linkage between BP and body weight remained obscure until the mid1980s when basic clinical and population-based research significantly clarified many aspects of the relationship between these two common and complex regulatory disturbances. The general objective of the study was to determine the incidence of hypertension among patients 18-60 years with above normal BMI that’s; more than 24.9 Kg/M2 seeking health care services at Mitooma HC IV, South Western Uganda. The study was carried out from the 3rd week of October to the 3rd week of December 2014 and a cross-sectional descriptive study was used. The sample size of the study was obtained using Yamane formula (Yamane, 1967) and since the health center receives approximately 1500 patients aged between 18-60 years in a month, a total of 316 participants were selected using a simple random method though five declined and 311 participated. Data was collected using a data collection sheet, and later exported to SPSS where coding and ranging was made. The data was presented in form of pie charts, graphs, frequency table for easy description and from the study it was found that majority of the respondents were above the age of 41 years (54.4%) and also that, women 59.9% were the majority and this could be because of their sedentary life style which predisposes them to acquisition of excessive weight (Kushner 2007). A big number of respondents 73.7% were overweight and it also was found that female had the highest incidence of hypertension with 59.8%. Therefore, one hundred and eighty one (181) participants had elevated blood pressure and thus the incidence is 58.2% of the sample population. This is not far from (Bethesda 2004) whose study found out that generally, risk estimates suggest that approximately 75 and 65 percent of the cases of hypertension in men and women, respectively, are directly attributable to an overweight condition and obesity. While the numbers alone are formidable, they leave unaddressed the medical costs associated with obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. It is essential therefore, to routinely take patients’ BMI and develop treatment strategies for the management of obesity in order to reduce the development of obesity-related hypertension as well as to effectively manage high blood pressure.
Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices towards mental health disorders among medical students in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Ishaka town, Bushenyi district
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2019-04) Mbah, Kennedy Mbah
The general objective of the study was to assess the level of understanding, attitude and the practices of medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus towards mental health disorders. The specific objectives of the study were; to evaluate the level of understanding of medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus towards mental illnesses, to determine what practices have been put in place by the medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus to counter mental illnesses and to assess the attitudes of medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus towards mental illnesses…
Assessing the knowledge, practices and attitudes on cervical cancer screening among females aged (21-50) years in Ishaka, Bushenyi District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-11) Magoba, David
The specific objective of this study was to determine the practices of females aged 21-50 years towards the prevention approach, early detection and management of cervical cancer. A total of 77% of the study subjects reported being aware of available cervical cancer management and prevention services; while 23% did not know of the available services. Also 44% of the study respondents suggested vaccination, 23.6% mentioned through health education, 25.20% indicated that continuous surveillance is the best approach for cervical cancer prevention. 5% said safer sex, 2% believed the use of herbs can prevent cervical cancer, while 1% mentioned prayers as a way out. 38.7% learnt about Pap smear from health workers, 16.1% became aware of Pap smear through friends. 38.7% got information on Pap smear from mass media, while 6.5% talked of other sources. Only 23% of the study subjects had ever under gone Pap smear screening. A total of 77% had never got a chance to be screened by use of Pap smear. Further, 53% indicated that Pap smear is useful, 8.7% believe Pap smear is not needed, 20% had no idea whether Pap smear was useful or harmful while 18.3% believed Pap smear was harmful. It was concluded that many females did not receive necessary education about reproductive health and cervical cancer in particular. Even with education, women often lacked access to cervical cancer services. In areas where condoms were available, they were not always used because of the unpopularity of this method among women. The study recommended for improvement and expansion of cervical cancer services in both public plus private hospitals…
Assessing the practice of breast self-exam among adult females in Ishaka-Bushenyi district
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Brian Muthomi Marete
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, employing quantitative method of data collection from adult females of Ishaka. The specific objectives of the study was to assess whether female adults of Ishaka residents have the knowledge of breast self-examination and its importance, to establish whether female residents of Ishaka practice breast self-examination, and to establish the frequency of breast changes or breast masses among the women who practice breast self-examination. A random sampling technique was used to determine the adult females who were to be included in the study. A structured interview administered questionnaire which includes both open and closed ended questions was used. The questionnaire was first pre-tested to ten women in a nearby market...
Assessment of active management of third stage of labour in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage at Kiryandongo General Hospital
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2018-05) Abalo, Joan
Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage is the most common leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and most of the death is in developing countries including Ethiopia. Globally, it is responsible for more than 25% of all maternal death and this proportion is higher in sub-Saharan African countries like Uganda (WHO, 2007). Postpartum hemorrhage can be minimized and prevented by application of a protocol known as active management of third stage of labor. Proportion of deliveries assisted by a skilled birth attendant and antenatal care coverage have been used as a key proxy indicator for monitoring global progress towards decreasing maternal mortality. However, these two indicators may not reflect the content or quality of the care provider. The study assessed the Active management of third stage of labour in the prevention of PPH at Kiryandongo hospital. Objective; The objective of this study was to assess Knowledge and practice of obstetric care providers toward active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL) as well as the barriers to practice of AMSTL at Kiryandongo Hospital Methodology; the descriptive cross sectional study design was implemented. Obstetric care provider in the maternity ward were included to the study with 46 respondents from the maternity ward. Interviewer-administered structure questionnaire and observed by using observational check list which was employed. Data was entered using SPSS version 21.0 for statistical analyses. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to present data. Results: Adequate knowledge on AMTSL was achieved by 48% of obstetrics care providers while good practice on AMTSL was achieved by 35% of them. Pre or in service training, access to reading materials and knowledge levels of obstetrics care providers were among factors that affects their practice on AMTSL. Conclusions and recommendations: The overall knowledge and practice of obstetric care providers on AMTSL in the present study were not satisfactory. In views of the findings of this study, it implies that the practice of obstetric care providers was much lower than their knowledge of AMTSL. The investigator calls for immediate interventions by the MoH, Hospital Management, Nurse Managers and Obstetric care provider themselves
Assessment of awareness of pelvic inflammatory disease among female medical students in Kampala International University western Campus
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Nassozi, Jalilarah
Pelvic inflammatory disease affects more than one million women worldwide and the rate is highest with teenagers and first time mothers. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) causes over 100,000 women to become infertile each year. The objective of the study was to determine the level of awareness of PID among female students in KIU-WC who were pursuing Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in the age range of 18-30 years. A cross-sectional study was done and random sampling method and 200 participants were randomly selected and were given standardized questionnaires. The results obtained showed there was increased awareness about P.I.D among the students with increasing exposure to medical knowledge that is 6th year students were well informed about P.I.D than the 2nd year students. It was concluded that government and all health facilities need to improve the awareness of PID among the population and also improve the availability of S.T.Is treatment
Assessment of awareness of the causes of maternal mortality among women in reproductive age in Bushenyi - Ishaka municipality
(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences (Western Campus), 2013-07) Gor, Goody Kiritkumar
The study was carried out in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality. The purpose of this study was to identify factors which influence mother’s choice of delivery site. The respondents were mothers between the ages of 15-49 years with sane minds. There were 100 mothers in the quantitative data. The research showed that among the women that had delivered before most of them 80% were aware of the common causes of maternal mortality and 30% of those that had never delivered knew the causes of maternal mortality. Among the causes the commonest causes that were known by the respondents were; Post partum hemorrhage, Abortion, post partum infections, Ante partum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and ruptured uterus. Most of the women 70% reported that they learnt the causes of maternal death from the clinics where they were attending antenatal services, 20% learnt from their mothers and 10% from their close friends and relatives.
Assessment of awareness, attitudes and perception of post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among medical students in Kampala International University July-September 2014
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Sserubiri, Simon Gray
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is still one of the leading causes of mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, medical students are relatively inexperienced and therefore at higher risk of exposure and infection. Awareness on PEP could highly reduce this risk. The main objective of the study was to assess awareness, attitudes and perception towards PEP among students in Kampala International University Western Campus. A cross sectional descriptive study design. Simple random sampling technique was used and data was collected by using Self-Assessment questionnaires regarding PEP distributed to students. The data was analyzed by SPSS version 16 software. A total of 232 students consented to participate in the study of which 218 (94%) were aware about existence of PEP, 59.2% students thought it should be used within 72hours of exposure and 64.7% thought it should be taken for a duration of 1month. Only 25.2% of the students had had a previous exposure. Also 94.5% of the students who had heard about it agreed that it was effective in controlling HIV transmission. The findings showed that on average most students are aware of the existence of PEP and believe its effective but there is need for impacting more knowledge including details on how it can be used with emphasis on when it can be initiated and for how long it should be taken
Assessment of childhood immunization practices among parents in Arapai Subcounty, Soroti district-Uganda
(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus, 2014-10) Alingu, Collins
Aim The study aimed to assess childhood immunisation practices among parents in Arapai subcounty, Soroti district-Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used in which 114 parents and caretakers were recruited into the study using simple random sampling technique. Both male and female respondents were recruited. A questionnaire was used to collect data about childhood immunization practices. Results From data collected, 72.8% of the respondents were female while 28.2% were male. 66.7% of the parents had their children fully immunized while 33.3% had their children not fully immunized. Further, 81.6% of the respondents were not aware of the immunization schedule while 18.4% were aware of the immunization schedule. Child Falling sick after previous immunization (34.2%) was the main reason given for not completing schedule. 31.6% of the parents reported having forgotten to take the children for the next visit, while 18.4% said they were busy. Conclusion There is a need to increase awareness and knowledge about the benefits and importance of vaccination, as well as the harmful consequences of non-complete immunization.
Assessment of different breastfeeding practices and nutritional status of children below the age of five years in Sheema district, Uganda
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2018-11) Masiko, Kasigaire Denis
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of the different breastfeeding practices on the nutritional status of children between the ages of 0 to 5 years. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study using quantitative methods. The calculated sample was 206.Data was collected from the breastfeeding mothers. Data was coded and tabulated using SPSS program. The study showed that of the 203 children that were interviewed, 96% were healthy and only 4% were malnourished this basically indicated that the mothers had adequate knowledge and information about the different breastfeeding practices to enhance proper growth and development of their children, the good available antenatal and child health care services and programs like immunization provided at the health facility also played a key role in increased prevalence rates of healthy children with a few malnourished children. The 4% of the children that are malnourished is basically because of the inadequate and improper breastfeeding practices among children, poor balanced diet for those that have started complementary feeding, busy working schedule for those that are working and yet are mothers who need to breast feed their children. It was concluded that maternal and child care services should be provided to both mothers and their children at their own times of convenience to reduce on the rates of absenteeism from these health care services provided like immunization which predispose and increase the rates of malnutrition
Assessment of factors contributing to high prevalence of HIV/AIDS amongst people of reproductive age in Kamukuzi Sub County, Mbarara District
(Kampala International University,Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, 2013-03) Gizamba, George
The study was aimed at establishing the factors that contribute to high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Mbarara district. Across sectional study was used to establish the above factor using questionnaires, observation, personal interviews, and documentations. During the study, the findings were; most of the individuals 28 (50%) interviewed suggested that they would not die alone while students preferred joining NGO’s if tested positive. 28 (50%) of the individuals were in small scale businesses showing that they are of low economic status, and it is noted that cultural practices are more in people of low economic status. Many youth are involved in prostitution due to lack of jobs, sexual pleasure and lack of parental guidance, Moral decadence amongst the youth is rated at 95% due to prostitution, pornographic materials, abortions and poor dressing, many youths take alcohols and other toxicants due to presence of many bars and pubs lack of strict laws and peer influence and Poverty was found to be a setback of many government and individual programs’, yet poverty and AIDS exhibit a reciprocal relationship. Conclusions included, failure of interventions to effectively cause behavior change and halt the spread of HIV is in the fact that most of them emphasize looking at risky behavior and risky categories instead of paying attention to people’s sexual behaviors in relation to the socio-economic status, Poverty and corruption have institutionalized almost all human spheres, but as long as this vice persists, illiteracy and socially sanctioned violence will also blossom leading to loss of social cohesion, It is the individual’s responsibility to protect oneself from HIV infection despite the prevailing economic situation: poverty should not be taken as an excuse for contracting HIV infection and Individuals must seriously endeavor to fight poverty and HIV infection simultaneously for their own survival. The major recommendation included; the District Health Team (DHT) should intensify health education through information education and communication, Government should put strict laws on sale of alcohols and should encourage schools to teach sex education as well counseling service provided in schools, Conduct refresher training for HIV counselors with consistent support from government and that community leaders should develop a programme of sensitizing communities to reduce stigmatization.
Assessment of factors contributing to low immunization coverage in the under five years in Comboni hospital-Kyamuhunga, Bushenyi district-Uganda
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2013-07) Chirchir Kiplagat Elikana
This cross-sectional survey study was conducted in Comboni Hospital-Kyamuhunga Bushenyi District- Uganda. The study focused on assessing factors contributing to low immunization coverage of under-five. The specific objectives were to find out community knowledge and attitude on immunization, cultural beliefs, political interference and religious dogmas hampering immunization coverage, determine socio economic factors affecting immunization coverage and to determine immunization coverage. The study targeted women of child bearing age between 15-49 years with children under five years of age. Random sampling technique was used, where hospitals were written on pieces of paper, rolled, shaken thoroughly and later picked one which was Comboni Hospital Kyamuhunga. A total of 100 respondents who were women of child bearing age (15-49 years) with children under five years were interviewed. A large number of them small scale farmers, 40%, 18% were business women, while 22% were housewives, only 20% of them were employed. Low economic standard predisposed children to not being immunized due to lack of transport and charges for transport. The study also showed a moderate literacy level, since 48% of the respondents had attained primary education 30% had attained secondary education while 4% had not got formal education. The study further revealed that more than 85% had wrong beliefs and misconceptions about immunization…
Assessment of factors contributing to puerperal sepsis among mothers attending the obstetrics and gynecology clinical services at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2018-09) Kambugu, Linda
The objective of this study was to assess the factors that predispose a mother to the development of puerperal sepsis, to determine the age group associated with the highest prevalence of puerperal sepsis and to find out the proportion of mothers that have ever contracted puerperal sepsis among those attending the obstetrics Ward at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital. This was a prospective study carried out at Fort Portal regional referral Hospital over a period 1 year. Mothers attending the obstetrics Ward including, delivery, admission and treatment for puerperal infections were assessed. Mothers attending other clinical services were excluded. The risk factors for puerperal sepsis were analyzed and the findings of the research were presented using tables, graphs and pie charts. A total of 18% of the respondents reported never to have suffered from any puerperal infection and only 82% reported to have ever had a fever and other signs of infection during the first 42 Days after delivery (puerperal infection).The 8.5%, of the mothers that reported that they had ever been diagnosed and treated for puerperal sepsis were analyzed, and the following results were got. Puerperal sepsis was seen commonest in young mothers of 26-55 years 60%(30) , peasant farmers 30% (15), low education level (primary level) 20% (10), married 90%, prolonged rupture of membranes >2 hours 40% (20), duration of labour >18 hours 34%(17)delivered from hospital 90% (, resumption of sexual intercourse within 0-3 weeks 46.7% (7),use of herbs as a means of hygiene during puerperium 53.3%(8). Puerperal sepsis is an important public health problem contributing to maternal morbidity and mortality. Majority of the predisposing factors are preventable. Optimal antiseptic measures and careful monitoring are needed throughout the process of labor
Assessment of factors contributing to surgical wound infection in Kampala International Teaching Hospital
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Busiku, Francis
This study assessed the factors contributing to surgical wound infection at Kampala International Teaching Hospital. Specifically, the study identified the risk factors associated with surgical wound infections, assessed the infection control measures available in Kampala International Teaching Hospital and determined whether health workers were practicing infection control effectively…
Assessment of factors hindering family planning service utilisation among women of reproductive age in Mubende Town Council
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2013-03) Magala Joseph
The purpose of the study was to establish the factors hindering family planning utilization in Mubende Town Council. It was found out that women were highly aware of family planning and its benefits and many had ever used family planning methods (87.50%), but the dropout rate was high (21.30% ) especially among married women (31.50%) due to lack of sustained information and counseling about family planning, difficulties in accessing family planning services, associated side effects (63.1% ), negative attitude towards some contraceptive methods(11.20%), scarcity of family planning supplies(28.80%) and few working hours at the available health centers(open late and close early). One of the nurses at a health units at MTC reported that the health unit hardly gets adequate supply of contraceptive methods visa vie the demand population and always experienced stock outs of the methods. Also long distance to the health units affect accessibility (12.5%) and financial constraints (13.80%) because family planning services in private clinics have to be paid for. Many women use family planning in secrecy, thus inject plan which offers protection for a long duration (3months) was the commonly preferred because pills are hard to hide from spouses who are not supportive(42.5%). Among those using family planning only 23.50% had supportive husbands...
Assessment of knowledge and practice of maternal care to HIV negative children less than 2 years of HIV positive mothers in Kiryandongo General Hospital
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2019-03) Byabe, Peter Nason
This study assessed knowledge, attitude and the practice of maternal care to HIV negative children less than 2 years of HIV positive mothers in Kiryandongo. Principally the study determined the uptake and utilization of ARVs in the PMTCT programs and the challenges HIV positive mothers face in practices aimed at preventing their HIV negative children from getting infected after birth. A descriptive study, which employing both quantitative and qualitative data to get comprehensive and complete information. Since personal views of the correspondents shall be easily capture and my collectively produce a substantial information about discrepancies about the problems. The study was based on the demography, maternal and child health knowledge and attitude looking at ANC/PNC, ART Clinic services and Family Planning programmes. 63.8% were aged 21-26 years old followed by 22.9% those aged 15-20 years which represents a peak reproductive age and was cited by a study as a high rick group. This age population is a quite challenging as far as maintaining them on a lifelong ART and PMTCT programmes which on the other hand is stigmatous. Kiryandongo Sub County and Kigumba Sub-Counties were represented with high numbers of the respondents being urban area and along the highway, presumably have high rates of HIV. 74.3% of the respondents reported their husbands had not done HIV test with only (25.7%) whose husbands had tested for HIV. It was found that most respondents (84.8%) have their status unknown to their spouses could be generally fear of disclosure as majority were relatively young mothers; 79.0% fear being seen taking ART due to fear of how the community will say about them. The study have found a great need to; provide mentorship programmes for the young mothers to ensure adherence to the ART/PMTCT programmes otherwise, most mothers will not sustain the programmes due stigma associated with HIV couple with their low education levels; and need for Family planning programs should be avail if not accessible within most areas in Kiryandongo District. This is because the study found 48.6% had between 3-4 children to reduce the incidence of unwanted pregnancies and children who will at high risk of getting infected. In conclusion, there is need to ensure adherence of mothers to ART otherwise the greater number of young mother most likely to get loss if urgent interventions made as recommendations are not put in place timely. This was similar to the case mothers who were found to drop out of ART/PMTCT programmes in other countries
Assessment of knowledge on risk factors and prevention of diabetes mellitus type 2 among the hypertensive patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2013-11) Ochola Fredrick
The current estimates project the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) word-wide to double from 175 million in 2000 to 353 million in 2030 (Yach, 2006) Ten years ago it was estimated that diabetes already accounted for 5.2% of the deaths word-wide (Roglic, 2005). For this reason the study was done to find out the gaps on knowledge about diabetes, its risk factors and prevention. It was a cross-sectional study that enrolled 50 participants who had come to attend services at Kampala International University-Teaching Hospital. Data was collected using questionnaires. Despite the fact that patients had some idea on prevention, management and risk factors of chronic illnesses still the disease is becoming a public health problem. Majority of the patients reported having not had health talk. Some patients reported knowing how to manage themselves with insulin. Patients reported that they seek medical advice whenever they get side effects. Since chronic disease are on the rise, there’s need for multi-sectoral collaboration between politicians, and other civil society organizations to improve the social economic status and health diet, good hygiene so as to improve and prolong the lives of the already affected and prevent others from being affected.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraception among female students at Kampala International University-western campus.
(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus, 2014-10) Muwesi, Daniel
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the general knowledge, attitude and practice of Emergency Contraception (EC) among female students at Kampala International University-Western Campus. METHOD: A questionnaire was constructed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practice of EC. There were 217 female students approached and each filled a questionnaire which was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of EC. RESULTS: 67% of the female students knew about ECs while 33% didn’t know. Majority 40% obtained the information from health education/lecture. Those that knew about EC where assessed further for knowledge attitude and practice. The generally knowledge about EC was fair at 47%. The attitude toward EC was positive and the practice of EC was generally low at only 4%. There was a significant number of students with poor knowledge about EC of 31%. CONCLUSION: The general level of knowledge about ECs was fair. The general attitude of students towards ECs was positive. The practice of EC was low at only 4%. This study will help policy-makers by providing evidence-based knowledge to promote EC use among university students. Keywords: Female student, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Emergency contraception
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraception among female students at Kampala International University-western campus.
(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus, 2014-10) Muwesi, Daniel
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to estimate the general knowledge, attitude and practice of Emergency Contraception (EC) among female students at Kampala International University-Western Campus. METHOD: A questionnaire was constructed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practice of EC. There were 217 female students approached and each filled a questionnaire which was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of EC. RESULTS: 67% of the female students knew about ECs while 33% didn’t know. Majority 40% obtained the information from health education/lecture. Those that knew about EC where assessed further for knowledge attitude and practice. The generally knowledge about EC was fair at 47%. The attitude toward EC was positive and the practice of EC was generally low at only 4%. There was a significant number of students with poor knowledge about EC of 31%. CONCLUSION: The general level of knowledge about ECs was fair. The general attitude of students towards ECs was positive. The practice of EC was low at only 4%. This study will help policy-makers by providing evidence-based knowledge to promote EC use among university students. Keywords: Female student, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Emergency contraception