Contraception Behavior and Related Factors in Unmarried Female and Male.
10.4069/kjwhn.2011.17.1.77
- Author:
Shin Woo HWANG
1
;
Chae Weon CHUNG
Author Information
1. Seoul National University College of Nursing, Korea. sepochung2000@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Single person;
Female;
Male;
Contraception behavior;
Self efficacy
- MeSH:
Coitus;
Contraception;
Contraception Behavior;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Female;
Humans;
Intention;
Male;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Reproductive Health;
Self Efficacy;
Sex Education;
Single Person
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2011;17(1):77-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify differences in contraception behavior and related factors between unmarried female and male. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design with a convenient sampling was used. From Seoul, 107 women and 96 men were recruited. A structured questionnaire was self-administered from July 14, 2008 to September 2, 2008. RESULTS: The average ages of women and men were 26.9 and 27.8 years old, respectively. Fifty-six percent of women and 85.4% of men have experienced sexual intercourse. There were no differences between female and male in attitude toward contraception, subjective norm, and contraception behavior, while female had higher score of self-efficacy for contraception (p=.02) and intention of contraception (p=.02). There was positive correlation with subjective norm (r=.22, p<.05), self-efficacy (r=.53, p<.01) in male and attitude (r=.32, p<.05), self-efficacy (r=49, p<.01) in female. According to the result of multiple regression, the significant factor of contraception behavior was self-efficacy for both female (beta=.49, p=.00) and male (beta=.53, p=.00). CONCLUSION: To improve contraception behavior for unmarried female and male, it is necessary to develop proper sex education program to enhance self-efficacy for contraception. Adjusted education program by this result will contribute to increase sexual health for female and male.
