May 14, 2025 Journal article Open Access

By: Mengistu Tadesse

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      <creatorName>By: Mengistu Tadesse</creatorName>
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    <title>Knowledge of Fertile Window and Associated Factors Among  Female Students of Secondary School Wera Jarso District, North  Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia</title>
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  <publisher>Zenodo</publisher>
  <publicationYear>2025</publicationYear>
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    <date dateType="Issued">2025-05-14</date>
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    <description descriptionType="Abstract">&lt;p&gt;Background: - Knowledge of the fertility period is one of the techniques used to delay pregnancy. Although it is a highly effective method, most female students who lack correct knowledge about it end up with unintended pregnancies and undergo unsafe abortions, which is a leading factor for maternal death and school dropout. Most studies focus on adult women or general populations, neglecting the unique perspectives and needs of younger females. This gap highlights the necessity for research that specifically targets adolescents, who may experience different challenges and barriers. Objective: To assess knowledge of fertile windows and associated factors among female students of Secondary Schools in Wera Jarso District, North Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2024. Method: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 01 to April 01, 2024, among 417 randomly selected female secondary school students in Wera Jarso District. The self-administered questionnaire for the quantitative component of the study was supplemented qualitatively in a focus group discussion. The multivariable logistic regression model included variables with a P value &amp;lt; 0.25 in the bivariate analysis. The degree of association was expressed using adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) at a P value &amp;lt; 0.05. Results: Out of 422 study participants, 417 participated in this study, with a response rate of 98.6%. The magnitude of fertile window knowledge was 24.9% (95% Cl: 20.9, 29.0). Having 17 19 years of age (AOR = 2.1, 95% CI = 6.1, 17.1), having ever had sex [AOR = 3.0, 95% CI (1.4, 4.7)], having a chance of pregnancy [AOR = 3.2, 95% CI (1.2, 8.8)], and having positive attitudes towards knowledge of fertility periods [AOR = 5.0, 95% CI (2.6, 9.4)] were significantly associated with knowledge of the fertility window. Conclusion: The magnitude of knowledge about fertility windows is low among female secondary school students. Being in the age group between 17 and 19 years, ever having sex, facing pregnancy, ever using contraceptives, and having positive attitudes toward knowledge of the fertile window were found to be predictors of fertile period knowledge. The implementation of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health programs with a focus on fertility awareness is recommended for female secondary school students.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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