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Gender Differences in Contraceptive Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study of South Korean College Students

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  • Eun-Young Jun

    (Department of Nursing, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea)

  • Hyunjin Oh

    (College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea)

Abstract

Purpose: Healthy sexuality is an important issue in the transition to adulthood. To maintain healthy sexuality, contraceptive self-efficacy could be the most significant predictor of safe sexuality. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between gender roles and the healthy sexuality of South Korean college students. Method: A cross-sectional study through self-report questionnaires was administered to college students in South Korea. In total, 499 students completed the demographic information questionnaire, the Sexual Attitudes Scale, Sexual Autonomy Scale, and Condom Self-Efficacy Scale. Results: A multiple regression analysis indicated that the contraceptive self-efficacy of male students was predicted by their junior year and sexual autonomy, while that of the females was predicted by their senior year and sexual autonomy. Conclusion: Sexual education focusing on sexual autonomy should be provided for the safe and healthy sexual expression of college students.

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  • Eun-Young Jun & Hyunjin Oh, 2020. "Gender Differences in Contraceptive Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study of South Korean College Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-13, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:9:p:3142-:d:352626
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