Perceptions and Knowledge of Women Regarding Contraception and Current Trends in Contraceptive Use in Korea.

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 syst

SUBMITTER: Yi KW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9629901 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature