Economic fluctuation affects vasectomy utilization: A single-institution study

Chang, Yi‐Huei; Hsiao, Po‐Jen; Chen, Guang-Heng; Chang, Chao‐Hsiang; Chen, Wen‐Chi; Yeh, Chun Chieh; Huang, Chi‐Ping; Chung, Chi Jung; Chou, Eric Chieh-Lung; Chen, Kuo-Liang

doi:10.1016/j.urols.2015.06.155

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“…The vasectomy method is usually used by men who have a good level of education (Wespes 2014). The results of a study in Taiwan showed that men who chose vasectomy had a high education (68,5% had graduate degrees) (Chang et al 2015).…”

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Determinants Factors of Vasectomy Method Selection

Yunitasari¹,

Pradanie²,

Hardiansyah³

2017

J. Ners

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Introduction:The level of male participation in family planning by choosing vasectomy in East Lampung region Pekalongan health centres is still low, although the success rate of vasectomy as a family planning method is very high. This study aims to explain the factors related to men's choice of vasectomy in the Pekalongan health center East Lampung. Methods: This study used an analytical study design with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were 117 men of reproductive age gathered using purposive sampling. The independent variables were knowledge, attitudes, parity, age, availability of health resources and infrastructure, health education, attitude and behaviour of health care workers and family support. The dependent variable was the men's participation in vasectomy as a family planning method. Data were retrieved using questionnaires and statistically analysed using the Chi-Square test. Results: Factors affecting the selection of vasectomy as a family planning method amongst men of reproductive age were attitude (p=0.020), parity (p=0.022), age (p=0.021), the availability of health resources and health infrastructure (p=0.018), and family support (p=0.011). However, the knowledge, health education, and the attitudes and behaviour of health workers did not affect the selection of vasectomy as a family planning method. Conclusiom: Public health centres are expected to build family planning services, especially for vasectomies, through, for example, the provision of vasectomy facilities which can reach the community and the establishment of cadres for male birth control.

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“…Vasectomy is one effective method of contraception, as seen from the high success rate, that it is safe and has no long-term side effects (Chang et al 2015). The cost for vasectomy is relatively cheap and affordable, and, additionally, many men are eligible to use vasectomy.…”

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Determinants Factors of Vasectomy Method Selection

Yunitasari¹,

Pradanie²,

Hardiansyah³

2017

J. Ners

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“…Vasectomy is a highly effective and safe contraceptive method for couples who want to stop childbearing. It has no side effects and, compared with female sterilization, is a less risky procedure, provides a quicker recovery period, and is incomparable in cost [1,2]. Even though all men who are satisfied with the size of their families are eligible for vasectomy [3], it remains a rejected family planning (FP) option among men.…”

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Assessing the Acceptability of Vasectomy as a Family Planning Option: A Qualitative Study with Men in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Shongwe

Ntuli

Madiba

2019

IJERPH

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The uptake of vasectomy in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa is low. In Eswatini, a kingdom with strong patriarchal norms, the use of vasectomy is at 0.3%. This is despite great efforts to introduce vasectomy and involve men in reproductive health. This study explored the views of men about the acceptability of vasectomy and their willingness to adopt vasectomy as a family planning option. Focus group discussions were conducted with adult men recruited from health facilities located in rural, semi urban, and urban areas in two of the regions of Eswatini. A thematic approach was used to analyze the data. The acceptability of and intention to use vasectomy as a family planning option was very low. Cultural beliefs, societal norms, lack of knowledge about the procedure for vasectomy, and misconceptions influenced the acceptability of vasectomy greatly. The participants could not grasp the concept of a family planning method that is as permanent as vasectomy. However, the decisions to accept or reject vasectomy were influenced by their misconceptions and fears about vasectomy and were not based on facts. To address the need to involve men in reproductive health and improve the acceptability and adoption of vasectomy, planning should be conducted with them and informed by their understanding of their needs.

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“…In Australia, it has been reported that the likelihood of having a vasectomy is increased with income; education and occupation, on the other hand, are not associated with having a vasectomy (Smith et al, 2010). In Taiwan, it has been indicated that men who have undergone a vasectomy have a higher education level than the national average, but there is no association between family income and vasectomy (Chang et al, 2015). In Nigeria, researchers have not obtained a relationship between educational level and vasectomy election (Ezegwui & Enwereji, 2009).…”

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Mexican Men’s View of Vasectomy

2016

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The present study explored the views of Mexican men concerning vasectomy. One hundred and five men who had not had a vasectomy were asked to complete the following phrase "If you no longer wanted to have more children and a vasectomy was suggested, you would react with . . . or you would think . . . " with at least five different answers. Participants then had to rank each of their answers according to how well they describe the participant's feelings in the hypothetical situation. The results were analyzed using the Natural Semantic Networks Technique. The most common words used by participants with a limited educational background were reject, followed by fear and anger, and they did not use any words that implied acceptance of vasectomy. In contrast, the most common words used by participants with higher education were curiosity, followed by acceptance and interest; however, they also used the words fear and insecurity. The most frequent attitudes reported by men with limited education were negative, whereas participants with a higher education reported more ambivalent attitudes. These findings are discussed in light of sociocultural features and could be helpful in designing reproductive health programs with more effective counseling to diminish negative views about vasectomy.

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Economic fluctuation affects vasectomy utilization: A single-institution study

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Determinants Factors of Vasectomy Method Selection

Determinants Factors of Vasectomy Method Selection

Assessing the Acceptability of Vasectomy as a Family Planning Option: A Qualitative Study with Men in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Mexican Men’s View of Vasectomy

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