García MJ, Solano SLM

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 205-214
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ABSTRACT

Background: One problem in rural population is the gap between coverage of contraception and scant masculine participation, which could be due to lack of information of to other sociocultural factors.
Methods: We investigated, in two stages, the characteristics or the profile of the sexual and reproductive behavior of males in an exploratory study by means of focus groups to determine their relevant motivations and characteristics and subsequently, a structured questionnaire to ascertain the magnitude of the factors explored. The population corresponded to zones of rural hospital medical services zones of medical services in seven ethnic groups of the Mexican Republic and included men who accepted and who rejected vasectomy.
Results: The profile of males who accepted vasectomy allowed to determine that there exist a unsatisfied demand for contraceptive protection and the desire of not having additional children; in addition, we found that the decision to accept vasectomy is determined to a greater extent for reasons different from that of information on the contraceptive method. The important proportion of males who were non-users of contraceptive methods who accepted vasectomy supposed information on contraception to be the most consistent reason; nonetheless, this information was not considered sufficient and timely; thus, adverse economic situation, a certain condition related with the couple such as health or love for the female partner are the more weighty reasons for deciding to accept vasectomy, while the fear of poor sexual performance is the most powerful factor for rejection of vasectomy.
Conclusions: Masculine participation in family planning is a factor that conditions contraceptive coverage and its respective benefits. The profile of the male who accepts vasectomy aids in identifying candidates for the procedure and in reducing unsatisfied demand. Greater diffusion of information of the contraceptive method of vasectomy, greater links between male needs and vasectomy, and maintaining or increasing access to family planning are required.

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