Self-efficacy: does it predict the effectiveness of contraceptive use in Iranian women?
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Inglês
| WHO IRIS
| ID: who-117756
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ABSTRACT
This study explored the relative effects of self-efficacy on oral contraceptive use among a sample of 352 Iranian married women aged 18-49 years. In structured interviews 5 variables based on the Steps to Behaviour Change model [knowledge, approval, intention, practice and advocacy] were assessed and correlated with measures of family planning self-efficacy and general self-efficacy. The results indicated that the 2 independent measures, when taken together, were more effective in predicting behavioural intentions for effective use of oral contraceptives, with family planning self-efficacy making the strongest contribution. It is suggested that self-efficacy intervention techniques will benefit oral contraceptive users in preventing unintended pregnancies
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Base de dados:
WHO IRIS
Assunto principal:
Mulheres
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Estudos Transversais
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Anticoncepção
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Anticoncepcionais Orais
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Conhecimento
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Autoeficácia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2009