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Medical students' attitudes towards contraception.
Martin Kajić1, Vajdana Tomić, Marko Martinac
1School of Medicine, University of Mostar, Splitska 20, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, martinkajic@gmail.com.
Psychiatria Danubina
|December 15, 2015
Summary
Medical students with higher education and non-religious views show positive attitudes towards contraception. Increased education on contraception can reduce sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unplanned pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Student populations face elevated risks for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unplanned pregnancies.
- Lifestyle and environmental factors contribute to these risks within student demographics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess medical students' attitudes toward contraception.
- To identify factors influencing contraceptive views among future healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 190 medical students from the University of Mostar.
- Anonymous questionnaires were utilized to gather data on attitudes towards contraception.
Main Results:
- 61.1% of participants were sexually active, with 52.6% regularly using contraception.
- Male condoms were the most frequently used method (90.3%), primarily to prevent pregnancy (64.1%).
- Higher medical education and non-religious views correlated with positive attitudes toward contraception.
Conclusions:
- Positive attitudes towards contraception are linked to advanced medical education and secular viewpoints.
- Enhanced contraception education is crucial for increasing usage and mitigating STDs and unintended pregnancies in at-risk student populations.
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