Self-efficacy: does it predict the effectiveness of contraceptive use in Iranian women?
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.
Peyman
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Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Hidarnia
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Ghofranipour
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Kazemnezhad
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Oakley
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Khodaee
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Aminshokravi
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003268:Contraception Behavior / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D007492:Iran; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012044:Regression Analysis; D020377:Self Efficacy; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D014504:Urban Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014930:Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D016903:Drug Monitoring
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral