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Hwang and Chung: Structural Equation Modeling on Contraception Behavior of Unmarried Men and Women in Korea: Gender Difference
Original Article

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2014; 44(2): 159-169.

Published online: 30 April 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.2.159

Structural Equation Modeling on Contraception Behavior of Unmarried Men and Women in Korea: Gender Difference

Shin Woo Hwang1, Chae Weon Chung2

1HyoSung Hospital, Daegu, Korea.

2College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Hwang, Shin Woo. HyoSung Hospital, 194 Suseong-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 706-837, Korea. Tel: +82-53-766-7750, Fax: +82-53-764-0163, sepochung@naver.com

Received 11 December 2013       Revised 18 December 2013       Accepted 23 February 2014

© 2014 Korean Society of Nursing Science

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to test and validate a model to predict contraception behavior in unmarried men and women.

Methods

Data were collected from a questionnaire survey of 180 unmarried men and 186 unmarried women 20 years of age or over who had sexual relationships in the past 6 months. Participants were from Seoul, Kyunggi, Daegu, and Busan and data collection was done from February 19 to April 16, 2013.

Results

Model fit indices for the hypotheoretical model fitted to the recommended levels. Out of 15 paths, 11 were statistically significant in both. Predictors of contraception behavior in unmarried men and women were intention to use contraception and self-efficacy for contraception. Exposure to sexual content was directly significant to the intention in men only. Self-efficacy for contraception was affected by perceived threat of pregnancy and gender role attitude. In women, the two predictors were also significant except for the effect of exposure to sexual contents.

Conclusion

Results indicate that an intervention program which increases self-efficacy in unmarried men and women contributes to effective contraception behavior. In addition, proper sexual education programs using positive aspect of mass media can help develop active participation for contraception behavior.

Keywords: Single person, Contraception behavior

Figures and Tables

Figure 1
Conceptual framework of the study.
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Figure 2
Path diagram for the hypotheoretical model.
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Table 1
Effects of Predictive Variables on Endogenous Variables in the Model for Men and Women
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*p<.05; †p<.01.

Notes

This manuscript is a condensed form of the first author's doctoral dissertation from Seoul National University.

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