Factores asociados al rechazo del método anticonceptivo vasectomía en población masculina de Chile

Abstract

Objective: Identify relevant factors associated with vasectomy rejection in the male population of Chile, between 30 and 60 years. Methodology: The sample was surveyed through Google Forms, with a questionnaire that measured beliefs towards vasectomy, through a Likert-type scale. The statistical tests used were chi-square and Fisher’s exact test. Results: The most relevant factors were membership of a religious group and region of residence. Participants who did not identify with any religious group had a lower negative perception of vasectom (p = 0,0435). Conclusion: Vasectomy is prejudiced by lack of knowledge and accessibility to it. Therefore, there is an urgent need for greater dissemination of its benefits in the public and private health system, also, implement accessibility programs for men who do not intend to have children in the future.