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Ethnic Korean women's perceptions about birth control.

Ellen R Wiebe1, Angela Henderson, Joyce Choi

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1H9. ellenwiebe@yahoo.ca

Contraception
|May 30, 2006
PubMed
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Korean women often distrust hormonal contraception due to beliefs about permanent harm. They successfully use combined methods like condoms, rhythm, and withdrawal, indicating a need for culturally sensitive counseling.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Negative attitudes towards hormonal contraception are prevalent among Korean women.
  • Understanding these perceptions is crucial for effective contraceptive counseling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions and experiences of ethnic Korean women regarding contraception.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to contraceptive method choice and use.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study involving 40 ethnic Korean women.
  • Semistructured interviews conducted by a bilingual interviewer.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data.

Main Results:

  • Significant distrust of hormonal contraceptives, with a belief in their potential for permanent harm.

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  • High satisfaction with non-hormonal methods, specifically the combination of condoms, rhythm, and withdrawal.
  • Effective use of these combined methods is supported by good partner communication.

    • Conclusions:

    • Counseling for Korean women should address cultural biases against hormonal contraception and the belief in permanent harm.
    • Acknowledge and respect the successful use of combined non-hormonal methods (condoms, rhythm, withdrawal).
    • Tailor contraceptive counseling to cultural beliefs and existing effective practices for improved outcomes.