Knowledge of Natural Contraception and Its Effect on the Relationship: Mobile Application
Author(s)
Kitti Máté-Póhr, BSc, MSc1, József Betlehem, BSc, MSc, PhD2, János Haness, MD, MSc3, Annamaria Pakai, MSc, RN, PhD2, Katalin Révai, -4, Imre Boncz, MSc, PhD, MD5, Ákos Jászkuti, MD, MSc6, Ilona Karácsony, BSc, MSc, PhD4.
1Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Szombathely, Hungary, 2Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary, 3National Ambulance Service, Szombathely, Hungary, 4Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Midwifery and Health Visiting, University of Pécs, Szombathely, Hungary, 5Institute for Health Insurance, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary, 6National Ambulance Service, Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
1Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Szombathely, Hungary, 2Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary, 3National Ambulance Service, Szombathely, Hungary, 4Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Midwifery and Health Visiting, University of Pécs, Szombathely, Hungary, 5Institute for Health Insurance, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary, 6National Ambulance Service, Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of our research was to find out how widespread the use of natural contraceptive methods is among women, how well informed they are about the different methods and how their use affects the quality of their relationship. This is complemented by experiences of using mobile apps to support these methods.
METHODS: Our target group was women between 18 and 49 years of reproductive age (n=159). Besides self-designed questions, we used standardized measurement instruments (PAIR-H, IMBHU). Descriptive statistical methods were used to process the responded data. Chi2 test and correlation analysis were used to determine the relationship between two variables (p<0.05), and one-way analysis of variance was used to determine the differences between means. Data were processed using SPSS 22.0 statistical software.
RESULTS: The average age of respondents was 34.36 years, 69.81% of them had higher education level. As education increased, the mean values of knowledge about natural contraceptive methods also increased (p<0.05), while for the other factors (age, marital status) no significant difference was found between the mean values(p>0.05). Knowledge of natural contraceptive methods was not more widespread among those who were in the process of positive family planning (p>0.05). The use of natural contraceptive methods did not affect the quality of couple relationships (p>0.05). Mobile application options did not provide significant help in the use of natural contraceptive methods among those who were able to access professionals too (p>0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that particular emphasis should be placed on increasing women’s knowledge about fertility through appropriate education and information.
METHODS: Our target group was women between 18 and 49 years of reproductive age (n=159). Besides self-designed questions, we used standardized measurement instruments (PAIR-H, IMBHU). Descriptive statistical methods were used to process the responded data. Chi2 test and correlation analysis were used to determine the relationship between two variables (p<0.05), and one-way analysis of variance was used to determine the differences between means. Data were processed using SPSS 22.0 statistical software.
RESULTS: The average age of respondents was 34.36 years, 69.81% of them had higher education level. As education increased, the mean values of knowledge about natural contraceptive methods also increased (p<0.05), while for the other factors (age, marital status) no significant difference was found between the mean values(p>0.05). Knowledge of natural contraceptive methods was not more widespread among those who were in the process of positive family planning (p>0.05). The use of natural contraceptive methods did not affect the quality of couple relationships (p>0.05). Mobile application options did not provide significant help in the use of natural contraceptive methods among those who were able to access professionals too (p>0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that particular emphasis should be placed on increasing women’s knowledge about fertility through appropriate education and information.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2025-11, ISPOR Europe 2025, Glasgow, Scotland
Value in Health, Volume 28, Issue S2
Code
OP13
Topic
Epidemiology & Public Health, Health Policy & Regulatory, Organizational Practices
Topic Subcategory
Academic & Educational
Disease
No Additional Disease & Conditions/Specialized Treatment Areas