Adolescents' knowledge of contraception in a selected area in Angola

Abstract

Adolescent pregnancy is a worldwide problem. This study attempted to describe and explore the knowledge of female adolescents in Angola's knowledge with regard to contraception.

The research results, obtained from interview schedules, revealed that the respondents lacked knowledge about themselves as adolescents as well as a lack of knowledge of their reproductive health and development. Furthermore, the results portrayed a lack of knowledge of contraceptives.

The study findings may assist health care providers to identify educational programmes on contraception at schools, markets and in the community.