Revista Brasileira em Promoção da Saúde (Jun 2014)

Men’s Knowledge on contraceptive methods

  • Maria Cidney da Silva Soares,
  • Vanessa Carvalho Dourado de Souza,
  • Pollyana Florêncio de Araujo Costa,
  • Raimunda Mariana Oliveira de Aquino Sarmento Paiva,
  • Juliana Carvalho Andrade Guerra,
  • Therezza Virgínia Vital Freire

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5020/2580
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 27, no. 2
pp. 232 – 238

Abstract

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Objective: Analyze men’s knowledge on contraceptive methods. Methods: Descriptive and qualitative research conducted in March 2011 in the city of Queimadas (PB)-Brazil with 12 men. Data were collected through a semi-structured form and underwent content analysis, which originated categories that were illustrated by the interviewee’s reports: Limited knowledge on contraceptive methods; Men’s participation ruling the contraception. Results: Thus, it was possible to notice that men’s point of view is based on limited knowledge on contraception and they still rule how women should behave regarding contraception, taking it as a woman’s responsibility. Conclusion: It was verified that there is a need to deconstruct prejudices and allow men to express their fears and desires so they can feel embraced by health services and start participating more in the family planning. doi:10.5020/18061230.2014.p232