“We never thought of a vasectomy”: a qualitative study of men and women's counseling around sterilization

Shih, Grace; Dubé, Kate; Dehlendorf, Christine

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2012.10.022

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“…Although use of these methods is increasing in the US, rates remain relatively low at approximately 8.5% among contraceptive users [30]. Given that men influence specific method use of their female partners [20–22] and want to play an active role in family planning [31, 32], enhancing men’s awareness and knowledge of highly-effective, reversible methods might improve use among their female partners.…”

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Racial and ethnic differences in men's knowledge and attitudes about contraception

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Background Little is known about racial/ethnic differences in men’s contraceptive knowledge and attitudes. Study Design We used multivariable logistic regression to examine racial/ethnic differences in contraceptive knowledge and attitudes among 903 men aged 18–29 in the 2009 National Survey of Reproductive and Contraceptive Knowledge. Results Black and Hispanic men were less likely than whites to have heard of most contraceptive methods, including female and male sterilization, and also had lower knowledge about hormonal and long-acting reversible methods. They were less likely to know that pills are ineffective when 2–3 pills are missed (blacks: aOR=0.42; Hispanics: aOR=0.53) and that fertility was not delayed after stopping the pill (blacks: aOR=0.52; Hispanics: aOR=0.27). Hispanics were less likely to know that nulliparous women can use the IUD (aOR=0.47) Condom knowledge was similar by race/ethnicity, but blacks were less likely to view condoms as a hassle than whites (aOR=0.46). Conclusions Efforts to educate men, especially men of color, about contraceptive methods are needed.

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“…Women who are in long-term monogamous committed relationships benefit most from a partner's choice for vasectomy. 41,42 In a qualitative study of couples in the United States, Shih et al 43 found that reasons supporting male sterilization included desires to better care for current family (financial responsibility), share in contraceptive responsibility, and presence of social support (peers who had good experiences with vasectomy), whereas the reasons for not choosing vasectomy included negative connotations of the word ''sterilization,'' concern for loss of masculinity, permanence of procedure, and lack of social support. Thus, long-acting methods such as IUDs or contraceptive implants are highly effective contraceptive options.…”

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Sterilization, male and female combined, is the most common use of contraception in the United States. Despite the lower risk, higher cost-efficacy, and high efficacy of vasectomy compared with female sterilization, more US women rely on female sterilization than male sterilization. Reasons for low use of vasectomy include lack of knowledge and misconceptions about the procedure, lack of access, provider bias, and patient preferences. This article will provide a basic overview of male and female sterilization, an exploration of vasectomy barriers, and ways obstetrician-gynecologists can increase vasectomy uptake including regular recommendation of vasectomy to patients in long-term committed relationships considering sterilization.

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“…Studies suggest that the decision to use a contraceptive method is the result of different factors including demographic, religious, socioeconomic and cultural factors [7]; spreading of information regarding the vasectomy procedure [8]; and targeted health promotion via counseling on the method [9]. Evaluation of levels and trends in vasectomy acceptance in developing countries especially those with Muslim populations is crucial to inform the decisions of health-care providers, program planners, and those in charge of resource allocation.…”

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Novel restricted access to vasectomy in Iran: addressing changing trends in vasectomy clients' characteristics over 16years in northwestern Iran

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“We never thought of a vasectomy”: a qualitative study of men and women's counseling around sterilization

Cited by 31 publications

References 18 publications

Racial and ethnic differences in men's knowledge and attitudes about contraception

Racial and ethnic differences in men's knowledge and attitudes about contraception

Bringing Men to the Table

Novel restricted access to vasectomy in Iran: addressing changing trends in vasectomy clients' characteristics over 16years in northwestern Iran

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