RESUMEN
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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Conducta Anticonceptiva , Anticonceptivos Orales , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Cumplimiento de la Medicación , Autoeficacia , Mujeres/psicología , Adolescente , Adulto , Conducta Anticonceptiva/psicología , Conducta Anticonceptiva/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Transversales , Evaluación Educacional , Servicios de Planificación Familiar/educación , Servicios de Planificación Familiar/métodos , Femenino , Humanos , Intención , Irán , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/psicología , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/estadística & datos numéricos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Modelos Psicológicos , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Análisis de Regresión , Estadísticas no Paramétricas , Salud Urbana/estadística & datos numéricos , Mujeres/educaciónRESUMEN
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