Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Birth Control Methods01:22

Birth Control Methods

5.4K
Vasectomy is a surgical form of male sterilization that involves severing and sealing the vasa deferentia, preventing sperm from mixing with semen during ejaculation. Because a vasectomy does not impact the testes' ability to produce testosterone, hormone levels, libido, and sexual function generally remain unchanged. While vasectomy is highly effective in preventing pregnancy, with a success rate near 99.85%, rare cases of recanalization (spontaneous reconnection) can occur. Although...
5.4K
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

3.3K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
3.3K
Methods of Sterilization I: Physical Methods01:29

Methods of Sterilization I: Physical Methods

22.6K
As used in a healthcare facility, sterilization destroys all microorganisms through physical or chemical methods. The physical method includes steam, dry heat, boiling water, and radiation.
Steam sterilization uses non-toxic, low-cost moist heat in the form of saturated steam under pressure, which is fast, microbicidal, and sporicidal, and quickly warms and penetrates fabrics. Autoclaves, or steam sterilizers, expose each item to direct steam contact for a predetermined time at the necessary...
22.6K
Methods of Sterilization II: Chemical Methods01:30

Methods of Sterilization II: Chemical Methods

8.2K
In healthcare, the chemical method of sterilization uses chemical sterilants to treat surgical instruments and medical supplies to help prevent the transmission of infectious pathogens to patients. Due to heat sensitivity, most medical supplies and equipment should not be exposed to high temperatures. These parts include rubber, plastic, glass, and other similar elements.
Using chemical sterilization rather than heat to clean out equipment is recommended. It eradicates and removes all bacteria,...
8.2K
Attitudes01:54

Attitudes

31.3K
Attitude is our evaluation of a person, an idea, or an object. We have attitudes for many things ranging from products that we might pick up in the supermarket to people around the world to political policies. Typically, attitudes are favorable or unfavorable: positive or negative (Eagly & Chaiken, 1993). And, they have three components: an affective component (feelings), a behavioral component (the effect of the attitude on behavior), and a cognitive component (belief and knowledge;...
31.3K
Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches01:23

Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches

218
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
218

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Atmospheric deposition as a pathway for microplastic transport to the marine environment: Temporal variation and environmental factors.

Marine pollution bulletin·2026
Same author

One versus two doses of methotrexate for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy: A retrospective cohort study at an urban US medical center.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2025
Same author

Volatile organic compounds as fingerprints for identifying marine plastics.

The Science of the total environment·2025
Same author

Shipping-related air pollution at Busan Port: The unceasing threat of black carbon.

Journal of hazardous materials·2025
Same author

Characteristics of sub-micron aerosols in the Yellow Sea and its environmental implications.

Marine pollution bulletin·2024
Same author

Medical management of early pregnancy loss with mifepristone and misoprostol in emergency departments compared to a Complex Family Planning office: Implementation of a COVID-19 institutional policy change.

Contraception·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 7, 2025

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
08:46

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Published on: September 16, 2021

6.3K

Knowledge and Attitudes About Sterilization and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception.

Andrea Leung1, Andrew Loh2, Sara Pentlicky2

  • 1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19141, USA. LeungAnd@einstein.edu.

Maternal and Child Health Journal
|May 4, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Many individuals seeking permanent contraception are unaware of its irreversible nature and equally effective long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) alternatives. Tailored counseling is crucial for informed pregnancy prevention choices.

Keywords:
Contraceptive counselingLong-acting reversible contraceptionPermanent contraceptionTubal sterilization

More Related Videos

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
04:22

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

442
Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique
04:47

Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique

Published on: October 18, 2024

525

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 7, 2025

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
08:46

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Published on: September 16, 2021

6.3K
Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
04:22

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

442
Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique
04:47

Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique

Published on: October 18, 2024

525

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception Research
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Understanding patient knowledge and perceptions of contraceptive methods is crucial for effective family planning.
  • Permanent contraception and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) are key methods, each with distinct characteristics and patient considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess awareness of permanent contraception's irreversibility.
  • To evaluate knowledge and attitudes regarding LARC among those seeking and not seeking permanent contraception.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 67 patients at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic.
  • The survey included 20 questions on knowledge and perceptions of permanent contraception and LARC.
  • Participants were stratified based on their desire for permanent contraception.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 50% of participants did not know permanent contraception is irreversible.
  • Individuals desiring permanent contraception showed lower LARC knowledge (62% vs. 70%) and more negative LARC perceptions (54% vs. 38%).
  • Fewer individuals desiring permanent contraception recognized LARC efficacy (32% vs. 83%) or would consider LARC (23% vs. 58% for IUDs; 16% vs. 46% for implants).

Conclusions:

  • A significant knowledge gap exists regarding permanent contraception's permanence and LARC's effectiveness.
  • Negative perceptions of LARC were more prevalent among those desiring permanent contraception.
  • Counseling should be individualized to ensure accurate understanding of all contraceptive options for pregnancy prevention.