Knowledge of Sexuality and Contraception in Students at a Spanish University: A Descriptive Study
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2022-09-05
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Youth is a period characterized by impulsiveness and risk-taking. This population often
feels invulnerable and has a strong motivation to seek out their identity. These characteristics make it
a risky age period for an unwanted pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge
about sexuality and contraception among nursing students at the University of Jaen. The students
completed a 16-item questionnaire assessing their knowledge level about sexuality and contraception.
A bivariate analysis was performed using the Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney U tests. Later,
an ordinal logistic regression model was generated. The sample consisted of 130 participants, with an
average age of 20.36 years. The level of knowledge about sexuality and contraception was moderately
high, 10.38 points out of 16. The factors associated with the probability of accordingly presenting
a high level of knowledge were being a woman, having studied in a public institution, not having
used any contraceptive method in the first sexual experience, and wishing to use a contraceptive pill
in future sexual relations. In conclusion, the knowledge level about sexuality and contraception is
high, although it is necessary to assess whether this level of high knowledge translates to the use of
contraceptive methods in future sexual experiences.
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unwanted pregnancy, primary prevention;, knowledge, young adult