摘要Objective To assess perception and level of proper utilization of emergency contraception (EC)among female undergraduates.Methods Cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed on 383 female under graduates in Nigeria in June 2006.Data analysis was with X-square test and logistic regressions (P＜0.05).Results One hundred and five(48.2%)had been sexually exposed.Only 32(30.5%) used regular contraception.Seventy-three(24.3%)female undergraduates were aware of EC.Only 29(7.6%)had used EC before.Most would not use emergency contraceptive drugs in future due to lack of awareness(64.8%).and fear for future fertility and of drugs being injurious to health.Use of EC was associated with awareness of correct interval for use(OR=9.1:95%CI:2.1-39.9).Conclusion There is poor knowledge about EC and poor use,while significant need remains.Most knowledge was acquired from peers and inaccurate.Peer educators are important and professionals'knowledge needs improvement.