2003
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89102003000500004
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Abstract: ObjectiveThere has been a growing interest in patterns of contraceptive use among adolescents, due, in particular, to the social relevance attached to pregnancy in this age group. Therefore, the objective of the study was to investigate factors associated with the use of contraceptive methods among female and male adolescent students. MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted, by means of self-applied questionnaires, among 4,774 students ranging from 11 to 19 years of age. Prevalence with respect to the use … Show more

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“…Our finding about the current use of contraceptive methods by sexually active adolescents in the current relationship is in agreement with other studies (15,21) . Nevertheless, it should be noted that women are usually more involved with contraception, while men experience their sexuality with less concern (16) , which increases the frequency of unplanned pregnancy and STDs, in addition to increasing girls' burden with the responsibility contraception (22) .…”
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confidence: 93%
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“…Our finding about the current use of contraceptive methods by sexually active adolescents in the current relationship is in agreement with other studies (15,21) . Nevertheless, it should be noted that women are usually more involved with contraception, while men experience their sexuality with less concern (16) , which increases the frequency of unplanned pregnancy and STDs, in addition to increasing girls' burden with the responsibility contraception (22) .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…The fact that the participants of our study are more familiar with condoms and oral contraceptives is in agreement with other studies (1,15) , which may be related to lack of knowledge about other methods, as well as the strong campaign promoted by the Ministry of Health focusing on condoms, and the fact that condoms are less expensive than other methods. However, mentioning contraceptive methods does not necessarily means knowing them, that is, having enough information about their advantages, disadvantages, and how to use them (16) .…”
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“…Cabe salientar que o elevado nível de conhecimento de métodos anticoncepcionais não está relacionado ao seu uso mais frequente ou correto (Almeida et al, 2003), o que ressalta a importância de atividades educativas na temática nesse projeto de extensão.…”
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