ABSTRACT
The research examines television education role in
preventing unplanned pregnancy on female students at the University of Uyo.
Cross sectional survey research method was used while multi stage sampling
frame was also used to select the respondents within UNIUYO. The
sample consisted of 120 female undergraduate students whose ages range from
15-26+. Female students who are sexually active were more likely to use no
contraceptives, which puts them at a high risk of unplanned pregnancy. Findings
show that students are influenced by their partners, friends and movies.
Behavioural change theory was used to explain this research. It is
recommended that mass media should design family programmes usually in the
manner of religion and science to deal with family affairs.
