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Wilder, Esther Isabelle

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“…The existing body of knowledge indicates a generally low rate of contraception at sexual debut. 16 This is of particular importance as early sexual experiences might have associations with high susceptibility to unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). 16,17 In this study, 58% of the participants reported not having used contraception during the first sexual encounter (Table 4).…”

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Contraceptive usage in women requesting emergency contraception in Swaziland

Sonubi¹,

Nkombua

2015

South African Family Practice

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Background:The Kingdom of Swaziland, following the introduction of the National Family Planning Programme in 1973, has witnessed insufficient scientific publications on the contraceptive practices in the country despite documented high fertility rates and low contraceptive prevalence rates. This study was conducted to understand the practices and potential determinants of contraception among Swazi women who requested emergency contraception. Methods: The data were collected over a period of one month and analysed using simple descriptive analysis to summarise the data and bivariate analysis to determine relevant factors associated with the use of contraception. Results: The majority of participants (79%) use contraceptives. Reasons given for not using contraception previously ranged from medical conditions to not being sexually active. Widely used contraceptives are male condoms, injectable hormones and combined oral contraceptives while the least popular are implants, and post-coital pills. Knowledge of contraceptives came mainly from the health facilities, peers and mass media while parents are the least consulted sources. A high percentage (97%) are aware of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and that male and female condoms are the best forms of protection against STDs. Demographic and socio-economic variables are not significantly related to the use of contraceptives. Conclusion:The study established that the majority of the participants used some form of contraception and they also delayed their sexual debut up to the age of 18-20 years. The observed changes of increased contraceptive use and later age of sexual debut could be associated with increased levels of education of the participants and the predominant relaxed approach by Protestants and Zionists who are usually tolerant of contraception. The recommendations, based on the findings of this study, would assist with the planning and implementation of future family planning programmes for which this study serves as a foundation.

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Section: Usage Of Contraceptives At First Sexual Encountermentioning

confidence: 99%

Contraceptive usage in women requesting emergency contraception in Swaziland

Sonubi¹,

Nkombua

2015

South African Family Practice

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Sexual Milestones and Factors Associated with Coitus Initiation Among Israeli High School Students

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In view of the developmental approach to sexual behavior, this article presents the stages of sexual behavior leading to coitus in four grades of high school students in Israel and the sociodemographic factors associated with initiating coitus. Analyses were based on data from the first national study dealing comprehensively with sexuality in 30 years. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by a random sample of 4,609 students of the General Educational (secular) system that included 68% of the Hebrew-speaking sector or 55% of all students in Israel. Our findings indicated a progressive set of stages of sexual behavior forming a Guttman scale, from kissing and petting over the clothes though petting under the clothes and genital touching to coitus. In comparison to results of a 1970 Israeli survey, we found an increase in practice in all Guttman scale stages of sexual behavior, as well as a diminished gap between genders. The gap fully disappeared in the three lower stages. Predictive variables of coitus initiation included gender, religiosity, immigration status, family structure, perceptions of academic achievements, and the proportion of peers practicing coitus. In addition to gender, perception of the proportion of peers that already practiced intercourse was the best predictor followed by grade, perception of academic achievement, and family structure. Marked differences were noticed between genders regarding associations with religiosity and immigration status. The discussion focused on comparisons to findings in other countries, the contribution of the findings to the understanding of Israeli adolescents' sexual behavior, and practical educational implications.

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My Choice: Women’s Contraceptive-Use Autonomy in Bangladesh

Blunch

2019

Feminist Economics

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Cited by 5 publications

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Contraceptive usage in women requesting emergency contraception in Swaziland

Contraceptive usage in women requesting emergency contraception in Swaziland

Sexual Milestones and Factors Associated with Coitus Initiation Among Israeli High School Students

My Choice: Women’s Contraceptive-Use Autonomy in Bangladesh

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