Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
Published on: May 30, 2025
Self-efficacy: does it predict the effectiveness of contraceptive use in Iranian women?
N Peyman1, A Hidarnia, F Ghofranipour
1Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Abstract:
This study explored the relative effects of self-efficacy on oral contraceptive use among a sample of 352 Iranian married women aged 18-49 years. In structured interviews 5 variables based on the Steps to Behaviour Change model (knowledge, approval, intention, practice and advocacy) were assessed and correlated with measures of family planning self-efficacy and general self-efficacy. The results indicated that the 2 independent measures, when taken together, were more effective in predicting behavioural intentions for effective use of oral contraceptives, with family planning self-efficacy making the strongest contribution. It is suggested that self-efficacy intervention techniques will benefit oral contraceptive users in preventing unintended pregnancies.
Related Concept Videos
Self-Efficacy
Sources of Self-Esteem II: Performance Feedback
Dose-Response Relationship: Potency and Efficacy
Birth Control Methods
Socioemotional Experience and Gender Development
Social Proof