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Teaching about the female condom

K M Nokes1, J Brown

  • 1City University of New York, New York, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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A new curriculum and quiz were developed to teach correct female condom use. Educational sessions using this curriculum were evaluated in college and community settings, assessing user understanding and reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sexual Health Education
  • Barrier Contraception

Background:

  • The female condom, a novel sexual barrier device, requires proper user education for effective implementation.
  • Healthcare providers need comprehensive knowledge to instruct women on correct female condom usage.
  • Availability of the female condom for over-the-counter purchase necessitates accessible training resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a curriculum for teaching the correct use of the female condom.
  • To assess the knowledge gained by participants through an educational intervention.
  • To understand the reactions of potential users towards the female condom and the educational program.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a female condom educational curriculum, including a knowledge-based quiz.
Keywords:
AcceptorsAcceptors, NewAmericasBarrier MethodsContraceptionContraceptive MethodsCurriculumDeveloped CountriesEducationEducational ActivitiesEducational TechnicsFamily PlanningFamily Planning EducationFamily Planning ProgramsFemale CondomKnowledgeNew YorkNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOrganization And AdministrationProgram EffectivenessProgram EvaluationProgramsUnited StatesVaginal Barrier Methods

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  • Content validity of the quiz was established by six content experts using a content validity index.
  • Evaluation of educational sessions using the curriculum with 42 college students and 18 community women.

    • Main Results:

    • The curriculum and quiz were developed to facilitate learning about female condom usage.
    • Educational sessions were conducted in urban college and community settings.
    • Participant reactions to the female condom and the educational content were documented.

    Conclusions:

    • A validated curriculum and quiz can effectively teach correct female condom use.
    • Educational interventions are crucial for promoting the correct utilization of new sexual barrier methods.
    • Understanding user perspectives is vital for the successful adoption of the female condom.