Is overpromotion of emergency contraceptives misdirecting youth away from condom culture?
2010
Impact of Emergency Contraceptives on Condom Use Among Youth
Sample size: 250
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Karun Jain, Swathi Jami
Primary Institution: JSS Medical College and Hospital
Hypothesis
Does the promotion of emergency contraceptives lead youth to avoid using condoms?
Conclusion
The study found that increased access to emergency contraceptives may encourage risky sexual behavior among young males.
Supporting Evidence
- Most common contraceptive method used was condoms, followed by coitus interruptus.
- Participants used emergency contraceptive pills an average of eight times in six months.
- Only 1.2 times per male were emergency contraceptive pills used after unprotected intercourse.
- Many participants were unaware of the risks of sexually transmitted diseases associated with unprotected sex.
Takeaway
The more people hear about emergency contraceptives, the more they might skip using condoms, thinking they can just take a pill later.
Methodology
A questionnaire-based analysis of 250 sexually active males aged 21-35 was conducted over 6 months.
Limitations
The study did not measure the contraceptive failure rate.
Participant Demographics
Sexually active males aged 21-35, primarily from a male-dominant society.
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