**4. Awareness, experience and knowledge of young women in modern contraception**

Limitation in the knowledge of contraception was a result of a reduced rate of illiteracy, which contributed to the low use of contraception. The level of awareness of modern contraceptives was known to some women and they perceived some methods that cause infertility [24]. Inadequate knowledge of modern contraceptive methods is a barrier in the use of contraceptives [26]. Further to that, Hlongwa et al. [27] reported evidence on barriers to contraceptive use to be a lack of knowledge and understanding of contraceptive methods. It is recorded that the awareness of contraception, which was made known through peer relations, close relations, neighbors, mass media and providers of sexual and reproductive health care, is limited [28]. Also, modern methods of contraception are widely known to some women, whilst those with no level of education lack the awareness of modern methods of contraception [25]. However, individuals' exposure to appropriate information and education on contraceptive methods enhances informed decision making in contraceptive uptake [29]. In the same vein, young women are able to make rightful decisions on their reproductive health needs.
