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[The option for vasectomy and gender relations].

Nádia Maria Marchi1, Augusta Thereza de Alvarenga, Maria José Duarte Osis

  • 1Centro de Atenção Integral Saúde da Mulher, Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, 13084-971, Brasil. nmarchi@hawk.com.br

Cadernos De Saude Publica
|September 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Couples often choose vasectomy as a last resort after other contraceptive methods fail. Gender roles influence this decision, with men eventually accepting sterilization when necessary.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology
  • Qualitative Research

Context:

  • Examines couples' decision-making process for vasectomy in Brazil.
  • Investigates the role of gender dynamics in contraceptive choices.
  • Identifies information sources utilized by couples seeking vasectomy.

Purpose:

  • To explore the pathway to vasectomy decisions in couples.
  • To characterize the gender relations influencing these decisions.
  • To identify men's and women's information sources on vasectomy.

Summary:

  • Most couples viewed vasectomy as a final contraceptive option after other methods proved unsuccessful.
  • Gender dynamics ranged from patriarchal decision-making to shared responsibility, with men often delaying sterilization until unavoidable.

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  • Men expressed a sense of collaboration once vasectomy became the necessary choice.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into male sterilization decision-making within couples.
    • Highlights the influence of gender roles on contraceptive practices.
    • Informs healthcare providers about couples' experiences and information needs regarding vasectomy.