The study was conducted with objective to assess the knowledge and use of
contraception among young adults in Sindh, Pakistan. The descriptive, crosssectional
study method was conducted from March to June 2010 in Hyderabad
and Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan. Non-random sampling method was used to
raise the study sample from among the community and students aged 16-24
years. SPSS 13 was used for data analysis. Results of the 150 respondents,
94(62.7%) were boys and 56(37.3%) were girls. The overall mean age was
20±3.2 years (range: 16-24 years). Moreover, 66 (44%) participants were
aware of natural family planning or rhythm methods, 63(42%) knew about
oral contraceptives, whereas 60(40%) were aware of the female condom.
Moreover, 59(39%) respondents had heard of emergency contraceptives and
13(9%) had used them. Besides, 2(22%) of the rural participants used
emergency contraceptives compared to 7(78%) respondents living in urban
areas. It was concluded that the overall knowledge about contraceptive
methods was limited among young adults.