TITLE:
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Female High School Adolescents Regarding Modern Contraceptive Methods in Brazzaville in 2024
AUTHORS:
Potokoué Mpia Nuelly Samantha Bialay, Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin, Oddet Oba Jean Danick Gabriel, Mokoko Jules César, Itoua Clautaire
KEYWORDS:
KAP, Contraception, Adolescents, High School Girls, Brazzaville
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.16 No.5,
May
28,
2026
ABSTRACT: Introduction: The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of female high school adolescents in Brazzaville regarding modern contraceptive methods in 2024. Population and Methods: This was an analytical KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) study conducted from February 1 to July 25, 2024, including non-probabilistically selected female adolescents present in high schools who provided their assent or informed consent. The variables studied included sociodemographic, sexual, and reproductive characteristics, as well as knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results: 400 adolescents were interviewed. The mean age was 17.1 ± 1.4 years, 57% were sexually active, 11.4% had previously experienced a pregnancy, and 69.2% had undergone an induced abortion. They demonstrated insufficient knowledge of modern contraceptive methods (78.3%), prejudicial ignorance in 15.3% of cases, with varying levels of certainty; inadequate attitudes (70%), and inadequate practices (62.9%). Analysis of associated factors revealed that insufficient knowledge level influences attitude (OR = 0.47, 95% CI = 0.282 - 0.785, p = 0.004); insufficient knowledge level influences practice (OR = 0.124, 95% CI = 0.061 - 0.25, p Conclusion: Strengthening education through the integration of a structured sexual and reproductive health education program into the school curriculum starting from the secondary level would contribute to improving contraceptive practices among female high school adolescents.