Comparing contraceptive compliance between male & female college students

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my thesis supervisor who has always shown confidence in me. Here I would also like to mention my parents who have always believed in me for all my hard work. My family, including my parents, brother and sister has endlessly supported me during my life and academics. This has helped me in making positive decisions for my life. I am also grateful towards my University and my Department, the administrators, faculty members and fellow students for their support throughout this study.

DECLARATION

I declare that the material stated in this thesis is original and does not present work of any other scholar or research study conducted in the past. Material in this study is not partially or completely published elsewhere and collected only for the purpose of this study. I also acknowledge that I have complete understanding of the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University with respect to the endowment of higher education degree and my research work. Here, I would also like to take the opportunity to declare that I have exclusively followed the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University regarding this research study.

ABSTRACT

The main theme of this particular research study is to compare the contraceptive compliance between male and female college students. This research study investigates the perception of male and female about the utilization of contraceptive method. The perception, belief and behavior of college students about the contraceptive utilization are beneficial in preventing adolescent pregnancies and potential consequences. In the United States, 1,031,000 adolescent females became pregnant and 447,710 of them had live births in 1985. With this substantial rate of adolescents becoming pregnant and giving birth, there is potential for a substantial number of adolescent pregnancies that may have adverse outcomes that place the health of adolescents along with potential children at risk. Adolescent parenthood is associated with lower educational, financial, and occupational attainment. Additionally, adolescent parenthood has the potential of affecting the development of the children in that adolescent mothers have been reported to have lower mothering scores and to interact with their children in a less positive manner. The body of knowledge on adolescent contraceptive beliefs and behavior should be beneficial in promoting the health of adolescents as well as their children. The health of adolescents, as well as potential children, is a concern of nursing. This study should extend the science of nursing with increasing knowledge of nursing interventions that promote the health of adolescents. The findings of this research study indicate that male and female college students have different perception about the utilization of contraceptives. Male students are more reluctant about the utilization of contraceptives as compare to female students. Female students are willing to use contraceptives because they want to minimize the chances of pregnancy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER # 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement3

Purpose of the Study4

Research Question4

Study Need4

Significance of Study5

Structure of the Thesis6

CHAPTER # 2: LITERATURE REVIEW7

Theoretical Framework7

Interpersonal System of Nurse-C1ient7

Interactions8

Nurse-Client Interaction9

Contraceptive ...