Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the level and determinants of contraceptive utilization among
students at Kampala International University, Western Campus in Bushenyi District,
Uganda. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using online questionnaires and
Microsoft Excel v.2019. The majority of respondents were Pentecostals, single, and not
formally employed. 24.48% were currently using any contraceptive method, with 69.25%
being well-informed about different methods. Barriers to contraceptive utilization included
ease of use, affordability, availability, and absence of side effects. Barriers included lack of
information about contraceptive methods, rural setting, partner reluctance, and religious
constraints. Contraceptive utilization is low among female students at KIU-WC, and
stakeholders such as the clergy, women's partners, the university, and the municipal
council must work together to address these barriers and address the unmet need for
contraceptives among women