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Effect of theory-based contraception comics on subjective contraceptive knowledge: a pilot study
Aparna Sridhar1, Sarah Friedman2, Jonathan F Grotts3
1David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles.
Contraception
|March 18, 2019
Summary
Educational comics significantly increased young women's subjective knowledge of contraceptive methods by 72%. These comics can improve understanding of contraception, potentially influencing attitudes and behavior.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Health Communication
- Medical Education
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for contraceptive method understanding.
- Educational tools can enhance subjective knowledge of contraception.
- Decision aids may improve contraceptive choices and usage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a pilot educational comic decision aid on subjective knowledge of contraceptive methods.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of comics in conveying information about various contraceptive options.
Main Methods:
- Four comics were designed, each detailing a different contraceptive method (injection, IUD, implant, combined hormonal contraceptives).
- 120 young women at a college health clinic viewed one comic each.
- Subjective knowledge was measured using a pretest/posttest six-question survey before and after comic exposure.
Main Results:
- A 72% average increase in subjective knowledge scores was observed across all four comic groups (p<.001).
- Participants demonstrated improved understanding of contraceptive mechanisms, effects, usage, side effects, feasibility, and benefits.
Conclusions:
- Contraceptive method comics serve as effective communication tools to enhance subjective knowledge.
- Increased subjective knowledge of contraceptive methods can influence initiation, use, attitudes, and behavior.
- Further research is needed to explore comics' impact in diverse settings and on long-term patient behavior.
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