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NOWAK, Aleksandra, NOWAK, Alicja and KIEŁBOWICZ, Magdalena. Foreign bodies inside us - Trends and knowledge regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) use, factors influencing of contraceptives choice-making process, and the dual-method use among Polish college-aged women. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2023;15(1):90-105. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.15.01.011 https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/44446 https://zenodo.org/record/8125156 The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. 32343. Has a Journal's Unique Identifier: 201159. Scientific disciplines assigned: Physical Culture Sciences (Field of Medical sciences and health sciences); Health Sciences (Field of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences). Punkty Ministerialne z 2019 - aktualny rok 40 punktów. Załącznik do komunikatu Ministra Edukacji i Nauki z dnia 21 grudnia 2021 r. Lp. 32343. Posiada Unikatowy Identyfikator Czasopisma: 201159. Przypisane dyscypliny naukowe: Nauki o kulturze fizycznej (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu); Nauki o zdrowiu (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu). © The Authors 2023; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author (s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non commercial license Share alike. (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 09.06.2023. Revised: 24.06.2023. Accepted: 25.06.2023. Published: 12.07.2023. Foreign bodies inside us - Trends and knowledge regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) use, factors influencing of contraceptives choice-making process, and the dual-method use among Polish college-aged women Aleksandra Nowak Sz. Starkiewicz Specialist Hospital in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Szpitalna 13, 41-300 Dabrowa Gornicza,Silesia, Poland amm.nowak97@gmail.com ORCID:0009-0006-8572-8798 Alicja Nowak 7th Navy Hospital in Gdańsk, Polanki 117, 80-305 Gdansk, Pomerania, Poland alicja.nowak.97@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0000-4684-2877 Magdalena Kiełbowicz Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Silesia, Poland magdalena.kielbowicz1506@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0002-0152-2305 Abstract: Introduction: The choice-making process of the contraceptive method seems complex and influenced by many factors. Long-acting reversible contraceptives require mechanical interference with the woman's body. For some, it will be an insurmountable barrier whilstfor others a chance to enjoy a successful sex life without fear of pregnancy. Recognizing the factors influencing their use will allow us to identify target groups, increase awareness, and spread knowledge about them. Purpose: This study aimedto assess contraceptive use trends and knowledge, focusing on long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) and vaginal rings, also to identify predictors associated with their use and analyze the decision-making process for dual-method use (hormonal plus barrier method) among female college students in Poland. Materials and methods:A self-administered questionnaire including 44 questions in the form of a web-based survey distributed among peers in social media platforms and forums. Results:In the survey a total of 700 female students aged 19±25 took part. All the questions about LARC and vaginal rings were answered correctly by only 19 participants (2.71%). The most knowledgeable were medical students (p Conclusions:Participants’ knowledge of LARC methods and vaginal rings is insufficient and its main influencing factors are faculty type and frequency of intercourse. LARC and vaginal disc are not the first contraception choice. Fear of pregnancy is the most common factor for dual method use. Keywords: LARCs; dual-method; college students; contraception; reproductive health. |
