scholarly journals The Use of Birth Control Methods by Adult Males: A Case Study of the Amasaman, Accra, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HANNY-SHERRY AYITTEY
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Introduction: Adult males are largely responsible for the production of babies. One healthy male can produce as many as 100 children over a 50-year reproductive lifespan through sex with many women. On the other hand, women are restricted to the production of a limited number of children in their reproductive lifespan due to biological factors related to pregnancy and menopause. Given the propensity of men to produce many children, effective family planning and birth control rests substantially on responsible role of men. Yet, there is little information on use of birth control methods and products by adult males in Ghana. Guided by the reproductive health life cycle theory of human behaviour, this study aimed at analysing the use of birth control methods and products by adult males in Ghana using a case-study of the Amasaman Area Council, in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Methods: A scientific survey based on a random sampling procedure collected information from 300 adult males in all 39 communities of the Amasaman Area Council, Accra over two months from November to December 2019. This survey elicited information on the perceptions and use of birth control methods and acceptance of government reproductive health (RH) policies. The collected data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20. The analysis involved simple descriptive summaries of the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and their perceptions and use of birth control method. A binary logit regression analysis was used to identify the factors that influenced current use of birth control methods by respondents. Results: The nine birth control methods and products indicated by the male respondents were in order of importance as follows: (1) traditional method of planned abstinence from the spouse for a period of time especially after the delivery of a child, (2) male condom, (3) withdrawal before ejaculation, (4) vasectomy (male sterilization), 5) rhythm or calendar method (of the woman’s monthly reproductive cycle), (6) traditional herbs, (7) outercourse (sex without penetration), (8) drinking of local gin before sex, and (9) men taking drugs to prevent pregnancy. Information from peers and friends was the major source of information. Based on the analysis, it was revealed that the likelihood of using birth control methods and products was significantly influenced by the extent of awareness of these methods and products. Conclusions: Adult male respondents largely had no external sources of information with regards to the majority of the identified birth control methods. Peers and friends were the major source of information about birth control methods. Current use of birth control methods was mainly influenced by the overall awareness of these products.

Selection of a family planning method: a Philippine example

1972 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Ballweg
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Ideal Family ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
National Family Planning ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Selection Of

The sample under consideration in this study was composed of 3445 women who accepted some method of pregnancy prevention after consultation with the National Family Planning organization in the Republic of the Philippines. Subjects were divided into four groups: those women who used an oral contraceptive, women using the IUD, women practising the rhythm method, and those who relied on other methods of birth control.This study attempted to reveal sources of information on family planning and reasons for acceptance of a birth control method, as well as the woman's actual and ideal family size and the interval since her last pregnancy. In addition, the relationship between the woman's educational level and the type of technique selected and husband's occupation as a correlate of the method chosen were also investigated.The findings appear to suggest, among other things, that women near the end of the child-bearing years were less likely to select one of the more effective methods. Women with large families and those who reported the desire for no additional children tended to favour the more reliable techniques. Surprisingly, the two measures of status failed to reveal significant relationships with the selection of a given technique.

scholarly journals The citizen as a source of information: a case study on Jornal da Tarde, RT

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 283-296
Author(s):  
Inês Mendes ◽  
Raquel Martins
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
News Production ◽  
The Given ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Citizen’S Participation

Indispensable to news production, sources of information are complex and provide an interesting case review. Without them a journalist’s work would be next to impossible to perform since those sources are able to reinforce and give credibility to the news. In a time when the citizen’s participation in public service media is gaining more and more importance, this study aims to understand the kind of representation and prominence given to the citizen in the Portuguese television Public Service. In addition to understanding the presence of the citizen in Jornal da Tarde, RTP (Radio and Television of Portugal) the goal is to make a connection between the role of the Portuguese television Public Service and the need, or not, to call upon non-official voices to support the credibility and even the veracity of the topic in hand. In which topics the citizen’s voice is more present and which testimonials are more sought after by RTP are some of the topics under discussion. In order to do that – identify the news in which the citizen’s voice was used and to find answers to the given question – a content analysis of 21 broadcasts of Jornal da Tarde was performed.

scholarly journals Birth Control: A Review of Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Modalities, Associated Pros and Cons, and Their Effectiveness

2021 ◽  
pp. 225-232
Author(s):  
Maryam Fairag ◽  
Malak ALGhamdi ◽  
Abdulaziz Baghlaf ◽  
Bader Alallah ◽  
Turki Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Multiple Birth ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Combined Hormonal Contraception

Introduction: Family planning importance is increasing progressively and is regarded as an essential part in every couple’s life. Family planning has a lot of benefits for the whole family as it provides a better control over the period between each pregnancy leading to a better balance over the personal, financial, and societal life. There are multiple birth control methods, from which couples can choose from with the assistance of their physicians since each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, some contraceptive methods may be more suited for a certain couple or situation than another one. This review of current methods aims to shed the lights on the various contraception options along with their advantages and disadvantages to aid providers in taking care of their patients. Methodology: A thorough search was carried out on PubMed using the most suitable keywords representing the aim of the present study. A total of 120 were found and based on whether they are suited to achieve the aim of the study, 28 were selected. Discussion: There is a great variety of birth control methods, and each has its associated advantages and disadvantages. Barrier contraceptive methods, most common of which are male condoms, are extremely popular in Western countries. Combined hormonal contraception methods which are available in the form of pills, patches, and rings. Progestin only contraception either in the form of a pill, injection or an implant is the most commonly used type among breastfeeding women. Furthermore, intrauterine devices are another effective contraceptive method which may be copper-based or hormonal-based. Conclusion: Contraception is an integral part of family planning, which can be achieved through a variety of methods. Each birth control method has its own pros and cons that should be explained to the couple clearly, so they can choose the method that is most suited for them.

scholarly journals The Health of Women and Girls in the Middle East and North Africa

1970 ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Randa Abul-Husn
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
North Africa ◽  
World Population ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Abortion Debate ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
The Right

Female health has become a major issue and priority in the nineties. Reproductive health is highest on the agenda of world population issues, starting with the abortion debate, to the Vatican's condemnation of the use of unnatural birth control methods and women's demand for the right to control their own bodies, and the need for proper and reliable medical assistance, keeping in mind the disparity between developed and developing countries.

Trust in information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Romanian case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raluca Buturoiu ◽  
Nicoleta Corbu ◽  
Denisa-Adriana Oprea ◽  
Mădălina Boțan
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Specific Source ◽  
Fact Checking ◽  
Information Trust ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Higher levels of trust in credible sources of information in times of crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic increase public compliance with official recommendations, minimizing health risks and helping authorities manage the crisis. Based on a national survey (N=1160), this article explores (a) actual levels of trust in various sources of information (government websites, legacy media, social media, and interpersonal communication) during the pandemic and (b) a number of predictors of such trust. Results show that during the period studied government websites were the most trusted source of information. Trust in an information source is correlated with consumption of COVID-19–related news from that specific source, media fact-checking, and self-perception about the incidence of COVID-19–related fake news. Only income and age are significant trust predictors, and only with respect to specific source types.

Addressing Misconceptions about Birth Control: Case Studies Immersing Students in the Facts & Real-Life Decisions

2011 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 353-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Zojonc ◽  
Bethann Lavoie
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Control Case ◽  
Study Lesson

Case studies generate active discussion and decision-making skills. This 50-minute case-study lesson teaches high school and undergraduate students about a fundamental and private aspect of their lives, birth control methods. Students direct their own learning by researching, teaching one another about, and making recommendations about the methods. Students are more likely to apply what they have learned to their own lives after being involved in and practicing decision-making skills during the cases. Because students openly discuss their ideas in relation to the cases, instructors can correct misconceptions about birth control without embarrassing students.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic Factors Associated with the Knowledge and Use of Birth Control Methods in Adolescents before and after Pregnancy

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyna Sámano ◽  
Hugo Martínez-Rojano ◽  
Gabriela Chico-Barba ◽  
Bernarda Sánchez-Jiménez ◽  
Selene Sam-Soto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mexico City ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Birth Control Method ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽  
Before And After

Adolescent pregnancy rates are high worldwide. However, insufficient information exists regarding the frequency of birth control methods used before the first pregnancy and postpartum. In the current study, we analyzed the association of sociodemographic factors with the knowledge of birth control methods and their use before and after pregnancy in a sample of adolescents in Mexico City. A cohort study was conducted on 600 pregnant adolescents in Mexico City, from 2013 to 2017, at a health care institution providing prenatal care. Participants were assessed during the second trimester and four months postpartum. The questionnaire explored the knowledge of birth control methods, their use, and other associated factors. Two logistic regression models were implemented to identify potential variables associated with the lack of birth control method use before and after pregnancy. The mean age of participants was 15.4 + 1 years, of which, 48% and 65.2% used a birth control method before pregnancy and postpartum, respectively. We found that the main factors associated with increased risk of not using any birth control method before pregnancy included being under the age of 15 years, school dropout, having an educational lag, initiation of sexual life before the age of 15, and having a mother who did not inform their child about contraceptives. By contrast, variables associated with a higher risk of not using any contraceptive methods after pregnancy included educational lag, lower level of education, and the fact that the adolescent had not used any birth control prior to the pregnancy.

The Impact of Zika Virus Education on Selection of Birth Control Methods Among Cuban Refugees Resettling in Louisville, Kentucky in 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Dawn Balcom ◽  
Ruth Carrico ◽  
Linda Goss ◽  
Karen Mutsch ◽  
Rahel Bosson
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Control Method ◽  
The United States ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Practice Nurses ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Background:Cubans represented almost 40% of all refugees resettling in KY during 2015 and 2016. Their route to the United States included extended time in areas recognized as Zika endemic, making them vulnerable to Zika virus (ZV) exposure and infection. Early availability of birth control is one strategy stressed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to delay an unintended pregnancy after ZV exposure and prevent the catastrophic impact on a developing fetus.Objectives:The objectives were to determine: (a) awareness of ZV among Cuban refugees, and (b) the impact of education regarding ZV on their initial birth control decisions.Methods:During May–November 2016, 167 Cuban men and women aged 19–50 were seen by advanced practice nurses (APNs) in the University of Louisville Global Health Center (UL GHC). During the visit, awareness regarding ZV, current planned birth control method(s), and education about ZV was imparted using information developed by the CDC and provided by clinic personnel competent in delivery of culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate messaging. Anticipated methods of birth control were then reassessed.Results:Condom use was the most prevalent contraceptive method used before and after ZV education (29% and 58% respectively, p < .001). The influence of education regarding ZV and ZV infection on selection of birth control methods (condom use) was significant (p < .001).Conclusions:Findings indicate education provided by APNs regarding ZV influence birth control selection among Cuban refugees.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Use of Birth Control Methods for Family Planning by Married People in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Chinenye Ifeoma Ogidi ◽  
Anthony U. Okere ◽  
Shulamite E. Ogbuabor ◽  
Angela Ngozi Nwadike ◽  
Stella Anietie Usen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Married People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State

OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the knowledge level and use of birth control methods by married people for family planning in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu state. MATERIALS &amp; METHODS: The population of this study comprised 4450 married people who registered for marriage from 2010 to 2017 in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State. The sample was 445 respondents (210 married males and 235 married females). The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled: Knowledge and use of birth control methods for family planning questionnaire (KUBCM). The study was guided by four research questions and four hypotheses. The (KUBCM) research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. RESULTS: The results obtained showed that married people in Nsukka Education zone have knowledge of birth control methods; that they make use of birth control methods to a great extent; and that there is a significant difference in the mean responses of male and female married people on the extent to which married people make use of birth control methods for family planning. CONCLUSION: Both male and female married people have knowledge of common birth control methods of family planning, therefore, couples should discuss together which birth control method of family planning they want to adopt. It should not be a one-man affair. We recommend among others, the full integration of the male population in the family planning programmes, and provision of sensitization programmes aimed at improving male involvement in family planning by government and non-governmental

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