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Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia

Nuzhat Parveen, Naveed Iqbal, Maryam Alshammari, Dalal Alshammari, Aala Alhobera, Reema Alanazi, Asma Batool.


Abstract
Objective: To explore the challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among young women.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study included females (18-30 years). The participants were grouped based on age (<25 vs. ≥25 years) and contraceptive use (ever-users vs. non-users). The Chi-square test was used to find significant differences between these groups.
Results: Awareness was highest for contraceptive pills, followed by male condoms and intrauterine devices. Younger women (<25 years) reported significantly more limitations in discussing contraception with partner, parents, and physicians (p-values of 0.000, 0.006, and 0.042). Age also influenced decision-making, availability, and affordability (p-value of 0.001, 0.37, 0.022). Ever-users were significantly more comfortable discussing contraception and making decisions than non-users (p=0.001). Fear of contraceptive failure/side-effects was significantly higher among younger women and non-users(p=0.000).
Conclusion: Awareness and use are highest for contraceptive pills, male condoms, and intrauterine devices. Younger age (<25 years) and lack of prior contraceptive experience were key barriers affecting communication, access, and utilisation of modern contraceptives.

Key words: Contraception, women empowerment, Hail, Saudi Arabia.


 
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Parveen N, Iqbal N, Alshammari M, Alshammari D, Alhobera A, Alanazi R, Batool A. Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918

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Parveen N, Iqbal N, Alshammari M, Alshammari D, Alhobera A, Alanazi R, Batool A. Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=295861 [Access: May 27, 2026]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918

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Parveen N, Iqbal N, Alshammari M, Alshammari D, Alhobera A, Alanazi R, Batool A. Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


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Parveen N, Iqbal N, Alshammari M, Alshammari D, Alhobera A, Alanazi R, Batool A. Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. RMJ. (2026), [cited May 27, 2026]; 51(2): 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


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Parveen, N., Iqbal, . N., Alshammari, . M., Alshammari, . D., Alhobera, . A., Alanazi, . R. & Batool, . A. (2026) Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. RMJ, 51 (2), 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


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Parveen, Nuzhat, Naveed Iqbal, Maryam Alshammari, Dalal Alshammari, Aala Alhobera, Reema Alanazi, and Asma Batool. 2026. Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (2), 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


Chicago Style

Parveen, Nuzhat, Naveed Iqbal, Maryam Alshammari, Dalal Alshammari, Aala Alhobera, Reema Alanazi, and Asma Batool. "Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Parveen, Nuzhat, Naveed Iqbal, Maryam Alshammari, Dalal Alshammari, Aala Alhobera, Reema Alanazi, and Asma Batool. "Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia." Rawal Medical Journal 51.2 (2026), 538-542. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


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Parveen, N., Iqbal, . N., Alshammari, . M., Alshammari, . D., Alhobera, . A., Alanazi, . R. & Batool, . A. (2026) Challenges to access and utilization of modern contraceptives among youth in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (2), 538-542. doi:10.5455/rmj.20251111033918


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