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Dynamics of contraceptive failures

W G Cobliner, H Schulman, V Smith

    The Journal of Psychology
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Women with unplanned pregnancies often stop using contraception due to frustration and develop a false sense of security. This impacts contraceptive adherence and merits further psychological study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Human Behavior
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Contraceptive failure is a significant public health issue.
    • Understanding the behavioral factors contributing to contraceptive failure is crucial for improving reproductive health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the challenges in contraceptive practice and the human behaviors leading to contraceptive failure.
    • To compare the psychological factors influencing contraceptive use between women with planned and unplanned pregnancies.

    Main Methods:

    • A consecutive sample of 481 women was recruited from gynecological out-patient clinics in a New York City municipal hospital.
    • Data were collected through personal interviews with women experiencing planned and unplanned pregnancies.
    • Comparative analysis was performed between women with planned pregnancies and those with unplanned pregnancies.

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    Main Results:

    • Women with unplanned pregnancies exhibited lower frustration tolerance.
    • Successive difficulties with contraceptive methods led to inconsistent or non-use among women with unplanned pregnancies.
    • Psychological mechanisms, including a false sense of security, deterred resumption of contraceptive practice in this group.

    Conclusions:

    • Lower frustration tolerance and psychological factors contribute significantly to contraceptive failure.
    • The findings highlight the need for systematic investigation into the psychological processes underlying contraceptive non-adherence.
    • Interventions addressing psychological barriers may improve contraceptive practice and reduce unplanned pregnancies.