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[Hormonal contraception use in social and psychological context]
Aleksandra Grzybek1, Kamilla Bargiel-Matusiewicz2
1Wydział Psychologii, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warszawa, Polska,
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|March 27, 2017
Summary
Young women
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Women's Health
- Contraception
Background:
- Hormonal contraception's psychological impact on women's health.
- Focus on young women's beliefs and decisions regarding contraception.
- Exploration of motivations for using or not using hormonal contraception.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze psychological factors influencing hormonal contraception use.
- Assess the perceived influence of hormonal contraception on women's bodies.
- Investigate the relationship between hormonal contraception use and self-esteem.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 95 women aged 18-35.
- Utilized the Body Esteem Scale (BES).
- Administered a questionnaire on hormonal contraception.
Main Results:
- Only one-third of participants use hormonal contraception.
- Primary reason for use is contraception; perceived as inoffensive.
- Reasons for non-use include ideology, religion, and health fears.
- Users report higher self-esteem related to controllable body aspects.
Conclusions:
- Hormonal contraception chosen for efficacy, benefits, and ease of use.
- Low popularity among young women despite advantages.
- Further research needed on health/fertility anxieties and partner's role.
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