Validation of questionnaire assessing knowledge, usage and opinion about contraceptive methods in women aged 18-24
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2020-11-19 |
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Introduction Hormone-based contraception methods are considered as very effective [1]. Combined and progestin-only pills, hormonal IUDs, patches and injections are not only reliable for avoiding unwanted pregnancies, but are scientifically proven to have generally positive side effects [2]. Conversely, these methods are considered unpopular in Lithuania and the use of hormone-based methods is low with only 22,8 percent of sexually active people aged 18-23 using hormonal methods [3]. The questionnaire was developed in order to find out what contraceptive methods are preferred by women aged 18-24, what is the motivation of their decision, and what are their opinions and beliefs towards hormone-based methods. Aim The aim was to validate an original questionnaire assessing women’s choices, knowledge, opinions and motivation towards contraception use, as well as evaluating the prevalence of rather common myths concerning hormone-based contraceptive methods among adolescents and young adults. Methods An original questionnaire relevant to contraceptive use and knowledge about it comprised 18 questions with five following domains: respondent’s age, relationship status and education (3 items), sexual experience (3 items), obstetrical anamnesis (4 items), contraceptive usage (3 items), knowledge, experience and opinion on hormonal contraception (5 questions). Two open questions were included regarding women's opinion on hormonal contraception and consideration of further use. The most popular facts about the impact of hormonal contraception on women's health were introduced in the questionnaire (n=13). The respondents could choose 5 different answers: whether they strongly agree, they agree, have no opinion, disagree or strongly disagree to following statements. The original questionnaire was reviewed by a group of experts, 8 professors from Lithuanian University of Health sciences with the specialties of Obstetrics [...].