Couples Perception toward Utilization of Barrier Contraceptive Methods

Abstract

Barrier methods are a local contraceptive methods used for prevention of pregnancy by acting as a barrier preventing sperm from entering the uterus and the only one recommended for prevention of sexual transmitted diseases. These methods divided into male and female methods ,the male condom is the only male barrier known, while a number of different female barriers exist such as female condom ,diaphragm, and cervical cap in addition spermicide which used with other barrier methods for enhancing their effectiveness (Glasier, 2015). The effectiveness of these methods depends on their consistent and correct use. Although these methods are available, most physicians are overlooked and not prescribed due to lack of awareness about it's importance and the right technique of using so that people may fail to use it, or change to other methods (Peipert, 2009). The present study aimed to assess couples perception toward utilization of barrier contraceptive methods. To achieve the study objective, a descriptive study had been conducted in two setting (Faculty of Nursing and Technical Nursing Institute at Ain Shams University). A purposive sample technique was used and this technique followed for daily data collection until its completion. 102 couples were included in the study which started from beginning of July 2015 till the beginning of October 2015. It has been done through Self-administered questionnaire sheet to assess couples' perception toward utilization of barrier contraceptive methods