Author/Authors :
Peyman, N. mashhad university of medical sciences - School of Public Health - Department of Public Health, مشهد, ايران , Hidarnia, A. tarbiat modares university - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Health Education, تهران, ايران , Ghofranipour, F. tarbiat modares university - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Health Education, تهران, ايران , Kazemnezhad, A. tarbiat modares university - Department of Biostatistics, تهران, ايران , Oakley, D. School of Nursing - Grants and Research Office, United States of America , Khodaee, Gh. mashhad university of medical sciences - Khorasan Razavy Health Center, مشهد, ايران , Aminshokravi, F. tarbiat modares university - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Health Education, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
This study explored the relative effects of self -efficacy on oral contraceptive use among a sample of 352 Iranian married women aged 18-49 years . In structured interviews 5 variables based on the Steps to Behaviour Change model (knowledge, approval, intention, practice and advocacy) were assessed and correlated with measures of family planning self-efficacy and general self-efficacy. The results indicated that the 2 independent measures, when taken together, were more effective in predicting behavioural intentions for effective use of oral contraceptives, with family planning self-efficacy making the strongest contribution. It is suggested that self -efficacy intervention techniques will benefit oral contraceptive users in preventing unintended pregnancies.
