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A Multicenter Survey of Contraceptive Knowledge among Adolescents in North America
- Source :
- Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 26:274-276
- Publication Year :
- 2013
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2013.
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Abstract
- To assess knowledge about contraceptive efficacy and side effects in an adolescent population seen in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology referral centers.This is a multisite cross-sectional survey study. A 23-question survey assessing knowledge of contraception and demographic information was administered. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, simple paired t tests, and chi-square analyses using SAS 9.3.Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology clinics in 4 tertiary care centers. The study was conducted in 3 institutions in the United States and 1 institution in Canada.A convenience sample of 354 female patients aged 10-24 y seeking reproductive healthcare at participating institutions.NoneThe percentage of correct answers to questions assessing general knowledge about contraception, familiarity with different contraceptive methods, and comparison of results between study sites.The mean percentage of correct answers among all participants was 55.8% ± 17%. Younger participants (age 10-13 years) scored significantly lower than their older counterparts (49%, 55%, and 60% respectively, P.05). There was no correlation between score and ethnicity or location of the participating site. Subjects reporting the internet as a source of information, those who were sexually active, and those familiar with long acting reversible contraceptives scored significantly higher. Of all contraceptive methods, participants were least likely to have heard of etonogestrel implants (18%), rhythm method/natural family planning (28%), and IUDs (32%).Adolescents and young adults performed poorly overall demonstrating both the lack of overall knowledge regarding methods of contraception and misinformation about side effects.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Canada
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
medicine.medical_specialty
Pediatrics
Adolescent
Referral
Cross-sectional study
Sexual Behavior
Information Seeking Behavior
Population
Psychological intervention
Young Adult
Contraceptive Agents
Humans
Medicine
Misinformation
Child
education
Internet
education.field_of_study
Descriptive statistics
business.industry
Age Factors
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Natural Family Planning Methods
General Medicine
Health Surveys
United States
Contraception
Cross-Sectional Studies
Family planning
Family medicine
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Female
Contraceptive Devices
business
Developed country
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 10833188
- Volume :
- 26
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....c805ac3cc0d26bd18e8136938aaf2aa8