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Connotative meanings assigned to contraceptive options.

P D Sarvela1, J K Huetteman, R J McDermott

  • 1Department of Health Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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College students generally approve of effective contraception methods like oral contraceptives and condoms. Attitudes toward contraception vary by gender and race, impacting method acceptance and education strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • National health objectives emphasize reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among college students.
  • Contraceptive method acceptance is influenced by individual attitudes and perceptions.
  • Understanding these attitudes is crucial for effective reproductive health education and interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate college students' connotative meanings and attitudes toward 13 different contraceptive methods.
  • To identify factors influencing the acceptance and perceived effectiveness of various contraceptive options.

Main Methods:

  • Semantic differential scaling was employed with 751 college students (mean age 19.6).
  • Participants rated 13 contraceptive methods using 15 bipolar adjective scales.
Keywords:
AttitudeBehaviorContraceptionContraceptive MethodsContraceptive UsageDecision MakingEducationFamily PlanningHealth EducationPsychological FactorsPsychosocial FactorsResearch MethodologySampling StudiesSchoolsStudentsStudiesUniversities

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  • Cronbach's alpha was used to assess scale internal consistency, ranging from .68 to .92.

    • Main Results:

    • Rank-ordered approval ratings showed highest approval for oral contraceptives, abstinence, and condoms.
    • Lower approval was observed for methods like IUDs, spermicidal foam, and withdrawal.
    • Attitudes toward contraceptive options differed significantly by gender and race, but not by age.

    Conclusions:

    • General approval aligns with method effectiveness in preventing conception.
    • Disparities in semantic interpretation by gender and race highlight the need for tailored contraception education.
    • Findings inform future research and educational strategies to improve contraceptive uptake and adherence.