J Korean Acad Nurs.  2014 Apr;44(2):159-169. 10.4040/jkan.2014.44.2.159.

Structural Equation Modeling on Contraception Behavior of Unmarried Men and Women in Korea: Gender Difference

• Hwang SW
• Chung CW

• KMID: 1791846
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.2.159

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to test and validate a model to predict contraception behavior in unmarried men and women.
METHODS
Data were collected from a questionnaire survey of 180 unmarried men and 186 unmarried women 20 years of age or over who had sexual relationships in the past 6 months. Participants were from Seoul, Kyunggi, Daegu, and Busan and data collection was done from February 19 to April 16, 2013.
RESULTS
Model fit indices for the hypotheoretical model fitted to the recommended levels. Out of 15 paths, 11 were statistically significant in both. Predictors of contraception behavior in unmarried men and women were intention to use contraception and self-efficacy for contraception. Exposure to sexual content was directly significant to the intention in men only. Self-efficacy for contraception was affected by perceived threat of pregnancy and gender role attitude. In women, the two predictors were also significant except for the effect of exposure to sexual contents.
CONCLUSION
Results indicate that an intervention program which increases self-efficacy in unmarried men and women contributes to effective contraception behavior. In addition, proper sexual education programs using positive aspect of mass media can help develop active participation for contraception behavior.

Keyword

Single person; Contraception behavior

MeSH Terms

Adult
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Contraception Behavior/*psychology
Female
Gender Identity
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
*Models, Theoretical
Questionnaires
Republic of Korea
Self Efficacy
Single Person/*psychology

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  Figure 1 Conceptual framework of the study.

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  Figure 2 Path diagram for the hypotheoretical model.

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