Young men’s awareness and knowledge of intrauterine devices in the United States

Marshall, Cassondra; Gómez, Anu Manchikanti

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.07.002

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“…Though many claim awareness of the IUD, they failed to understand its function or its side effects. The results of this study were similar to the 2015 study performed by Marshall et al, which found that awareness and perceived knowledge of IUDs among males was low in comparison to condoms and birth control pills (12). However, the same study has also shown that young men's perceived knowledge of IUDs was lower than their objective knowledge, whereas this study revealed that most males did not know much about the utility of the IUD (12).…”

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confidence: 87%

“…In a 2012 study done by Barrett et al, they found that only 39.4% of subjects who had heard about the IUD were able to identify its features (12). Awareness and perceived knowledge of IUDs among males is low in comparison to condoms and birth control pills (12). Since male partners can influence the contraceptive decision-making process, it is important that studies are done to understand their perspectives.…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Contraceptives Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Sharma

McCabe

Jani

et al. 2020

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Background: Despite endorsements supporting the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for adolescents and young adult women (AYA), they have limited knowledge about them Male partners can influence contraceptive decisions, however their perceived knowledge about IUDs is lower than their objective knowledge. We aim to establish current AYA baseline contraceptive knowledge and attitudes so providers can better target their sexual health educational interventions.Methods: Females and males, aged 13- 23, from our suburban adolescent clinic, completed an anonymous survey that assessed their knowledge and attitudes towards methods of contraception, with an emphasis on the IUD.Results: Completed surveys totaled 130 (99 females/31 males). Demographics: Black/African-American (31.3%), Latino/Hispanic (30.5%), White (17.6%), Asian (3%), and Other (14.5%). 80% of participants were sexually active. 69.5% stated they/their partner were currently using a contraceptive method; only 2.6% used IUDs. 56.6% of females and 10.1% of males had heard of IUDs. Despite this, male and female participants lacked knowledge regarding specific IUD facts. 6.4% who had used EC knew the copper IUD could be used for EC.Conclusion: Contraceptive knowledge deficits, especially regarding the IUD, continue to exist for AYA patients. Many participants stated they required EC despite “satisfaction” with their birth control method and most were unaware that the copper IUD could be used as EC. These discrepancies highlight the importance of comprehensive contraceptive education for AYA patients. Enhanced and consistent contraceptive options counseling can help providers ensure that their AYA patients make well-informed decisions about family planning, thus improving their quality of life.

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confidence: 87%

Section: Introduction/backgroundmentioning

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Contraceptives Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Sharma

McCabe

Jani

et al. 2020

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“…In a US nationally representative sample, more than half of young men knew little or nothing about hormonal methods [5]. Knowledge among these young men about intrauterine devices, a form of LARC, is even lower than knowledge about oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) [17]. In fact, a US qualitative study of 41 young men found 54% incorrectly consider OCPs as the ‘most effective’ contraceptive method, whereas 10% correctly categorize intrauterine devices as the ‘most effective’ [13].…”

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Teenage pregnancy prevention: the role of young men

Vargas

Borus²,

Charlton³

2017

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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Purpose of review Although teenage pregnancy is declining in many parts of the world, it remains associated with considerable social, health, and economic outcomes. Pregnancy prevention efforts focus primarily on young women, with minimal attention to young men. This review highlights recent literature pertaining to the role of young men in pregnancy prevention. Recent findings Young men have varying views on contraception as well as which partner(s) should be responsible for its use. Limited contraception knowledge reduces young men’s sexual health communication as well as their contraception use. Healthcare providers play a major role as one of the main sources of sexual health information for young men, but there are gaps in young men’s sexual health care so new guidelines have emerged. Summary Recent literature highlights young men’s range of views on contraception as well as their low sexual health knowledge and sexual health communication. To address teenage pregnancy and improve young men’s overall wellness, healthcare providers should routinely address sexual health. Healthcare providers may use our newly proposed acronym, Hello. Initiate. Sexual health assessment. Both condoms and female dependent methods. Examine genitals. STI screening. Talking to partner(s). Talking to parent(s) or guardians, to incorporate current clinical recommendations.

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“…This result shows that the concept of gender equality in men needs to be improved. Male attitudes are significant predictors of contraceptive use (15) and ensuring the participation of males significantly increases the use of modern FP methods (16) . While studies have indicated that males and females alike should take responsibility in regards to the use of FP methods, male participation in FP services was found to be limited and the use of contraceptives was regarded as being the responsibility of female partners (9,19,22,26) .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…So, many of the studies conducted to evaluate knowledge and attitudes about FP in these countries usually focus on married individuals, as well as on women (3,4,(9)(10)(11)14) . However, male attitudes are significant predictors of contraceptive use (15) , and ensuring the participation of males in FP planning significantly increases the use of modern FP methods (16) .…”

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Identifying Engaged Couples’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Family Planning

Potur¹,

Bilgin²,

Ak³

et al. 2019

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aile planlaması yöntemleri hakkında bilgi sahibidir. Erkeklerin bildiği aile planlaması yöntem sayısı (3,91±2,73), kadınların bildiği yöntem sayısından (4,57±2,95) daha azdır. Kadınlar tarafından en fazla bilinen yöntem oral kontraseptif, erkeklerde kondomdur. Kadınlar erkeklere göre aile planlamasına yönelik daha olumlu tutuma sahiptirler (p<0,05). Nişanlı çiftlerin eğitim düzeyi, alınan aile planlaması bilgisini yeterli bulma, evlendikten sonra yöntem kullanmayı düşünme gibi özelliklerinin aile planlaması tutumunu etkilediği belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Sonuç: Nişanlı çiftler genel olarak aile planlamasına yönelik olumlu tutuma sahip olup, kadınların erkeklere göre aile planlaması tutumları daha olumludur.

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Young men’s awareness and knowledge of intrauterine devices in the United States

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Cited by 20 publications

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Contraceptives Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Contraceptives Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Teenage pregnancy prevention: the role of young men

Identifying Engaged Couples’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Family Planning

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