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An unwanted pregnancy is either mistimed or unwanted at the time of conception. It was a core concept inunderstanding the fertility of populations and the unmet need for contraception. In this context, low use ofcontraception and high rates of maternal mortality make preventing unwanted pregnancies critical. The studyconducted by Global Health Action in 2018 revealed that the non-use of contraception among Ugandanuniversity students differs for men and women. A systematic sampling method was used to select 300participants, of whom all female students taking health science courses were selected. This study was aninstitutional-based cross-sectional study. The study showed that having good knowledge of contraceptive useat an odds ratio of 0.91 (0.24–1.47) and a p-value of 0.001 and proper use of contraceptives at a p-value of 0.004and an odds ratio of 0.60 (0.36–6.67) were significant factors in reducing unwanted pregnancies. The studyrecommends that students should be encouraged to use family planning to reduce the occurrence of unwantedpregnancies. There should be continued sensitization of students about unwanted pregnancies and the dangersof early sex involvement