Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the present study is to determine attitude and associated factors towards the use of methods of protection/contraception. METHODS: In August 2008, a study was carried out using a self-administered standardised anonymous questionnaire. It was administered to school-leavers who were attending a study course at Bari University. RESULTS: The total number of questionnaires returned was 1091, the average age of the interviewed subjects was 19.6. Those declaring to have had sexual intercourse at least once was 88%. Of those sexually active, the average age at first intercourse was 16.8, and 75.2% stated that they had used some form of contraception on this occasion. The condom was the most popular method employed, followed by withdrawal and by contraceptive pills. Around 20% of the interviewees indicated that they used emergency post-coital contraception. DISCUSSION: The study results emphasise the importance of an effective teaching of the aspects of sex and relationship education before puberty.

Autore Pugliese

• Prato Rosa

Tutti gli autori

• Tafuri S. , Martinelli D. , Germinario C. , Prato R.

Titolo volume/Rivista

JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HYGIENE

Anno di pubblicazione

2011

ISSN

1121-2233

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4

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