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Perceptions and Knowledge of Women Regarding Contraception and Current Trends in Contraceptive Use in Koreaopen access

Authors
Yi, Kyong WookKim, Seul KiLee, Dong-YunLee, Sa RaShin, HyosunChoi, DooSeok
Issue Date
Nov-2022
Publisher
연세대학교의과대학
Keywords
Contraception; knowledge; perception
Citation
Yonsei Medical Journal, v.63, no.11, pp 999 - 1006
Pages
8
Indexed
SCIE
SCOPUS
KCI
Journal Title
Yonsei Medical Journal
Volume
63
Number
11
Start Page
999
End Page
1006
URI
https://scholarworks.korea.ac.kr/kumedicine/handle/2021.sw.kumedicine/61812
DOI
10.3349/ymj.2022.0133
ISSN
0513-5796
1976-2437
Abstract
Purpose This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and behaviors of Korean women of reproductive age in regards to contraception counseling. Materials and Methods The study sample was collected in Korea and comprised 1011 women aged 20–44 years and 150 obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) doctors. Participants completed online questionnaires assessing their current methods of contraception, knowledge of and satisfaction with contraceptive methods, and willingness to learn about and use other contraceptive methods. Results Women used condoms (74.2%), natural methods (cycle control or withdrawal, 52.4%), and combined oral contraceptives (COCs) (36.9%) more frequently than long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, such as hormone-releasing intrauterine system (IUS) (4.5%), copper-intrauterine devices (3.3%), and subdermal implants (1.4%). Although the proportion of women who used LARC was low, those who used hormone-releasing IUS or subdermal implants reported high levels of satisfaction. The findings revealed discordant results between women and OB/GYN doctors regarding the initiation and quality of information provided by doctors about contraception and overall satisfaction with counseling. Most women (83.1%) expressed a desire to have more information about various contraceptive methods. More than 60% of women reported a willingness to use LARC, such as hormone-releasing IUS or subdermal implants, when provided with detailed information in counseling. Conclusion The majority of Korean women are familiar with condoms and natural methods, but lack knowledge about alternative contraceptive methods, including LARC. Women who used LARC reported higher levels of satisfaction than those who used other methods.
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