Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2020; 80(10): e177
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718097
Poster
Mittwoch, 7.10.2020
Konservative Gynäkologie/Übergreifende Themen II

A questionnaire survey on the selection of contraception methods by two students religious groups. Preliminary results

A Chalil Bourazan
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Griechenland
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A Chalkidou
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Griechenland
,
A Bothou
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Griechenland
,
P Tsikouras
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Griechenland
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Introduction The selection among different methods of contraception is particularly influenced by its effectiveness and the sexual well-being. The aim of this study was to survey the influence of religion on the selection of contraception method by university students.

Patients and Methods Questionnaires (n = 210) were anonymously filled by both Muslim (n = 44) and Christian Orthodox (n = 166) female students of Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh) who had visited the Family Planning Center of the University.

Results Significant differences in demographic characteristics were not found. The selection of contraceptive method was found to in depend on religion and age.

Conclusion The use of contraception method constitutes not obligatory a response to moral and religious convinces, because of the fact that unwanted pregnancy is prevented while women fertility is protected.



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Article published online:
07 October 2020

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