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Contraception Behavior and Related Factors in Unmarried Female and Male
Shin Woo Hwang1, Chae Weon Chung1
1Seoul National University College of Nursing, Korea.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
|September 12, 2023
Summary
This study found that self-efficacy significantly influences contraception behavior in both unmarried women and men. Improving self-efficacy through targeted sex education is key to enhancing contraception practices and sexual health.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sexual Health Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Contraception behavior and its determinants vary between genders.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for effective sexual health interventions.
- Unmarried individuals may face unique challenges in accessing and utilizing contraception.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate disparities in contraception behavior and influencing factors between unmarried females and males.
- To identify key predictors of contraception behavior in both genders.
- To inform the development of tailored sexual health education programs.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey design.
- Convenient sampling of 107 women and 96 men in Seoul.
- Self-administered structured questionnaire assessing attitudes, norms, self-efficacy, intention, and behavior related to contraception.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in attitude, subjective norm, or contraception behavior between genders.
- Females reported higher self-efficacy for contraception (p=.02) and intention (p=.02).
- Self-efficacy was the primary predictor of contraception behavior for both females (beta=.49, p=.00) and males (beta=.53, p=.00).
Conclusions:
- Self-efficacy is a critical factor for improving contraception behavior in unmarried individuals.
- Developing sex education programs that specifically enhance contraception self-efficacy is recommended.
- Tailored educational interventions can contribute to increased sexual health among unmarried women and men.
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