کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3913517 1251442 2013 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Family planning and contraceptive decision-making by economically disadvantaged, African–American women
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی زنان، زایمان و بهداشت زنان
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Family planning and contraceptive decision-making by economically disadvantaged, African–American women
چکیده انگلیسی

BackgroundSignificant racial disparities exist in the US unplanned pregnancy rate. We conducted a qualitative study using the theory of planned behavior as a framework to describe how low-income, African–American women approach family planning.Study DesignStructured focus groups were held with adult, low-income, nonpregnant, African–American women in Connecticut. Data were collected using a standardized discussion guide, audio-taped and transcribed. Four independent researchers coded the transcripts using the constant comparative method. Codes were organized into overarching themes.ResultsContraceptive knowledge was limited, with formal contraceptive education often occurring after sexual debut. Attitudes about contraception were overtly negative, with method effectiveness being judged by the presence of side effects. Family and friends strongly influence contraceptive decisions, while male partners are primarily seen as a barrier. Contraceptive pills are perceived as readily accessible, although compliance is considered a barrier.ConclusionsContraception education should occur before sexual debut, should involve trusted family and community members and should positively frame issues in terms of achieving life goals.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Contraception - Volume 88, Issue 2, August 2013, Pages 289–296
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