Barriers to Use of Family Planning Methods Among Heterosexual Mexican Couples

María Luisa Flores Arias, Jane Dimmitt Champion, Norma Elva Sáenz Soto, Marlene Tovar

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Background: Family planning has become increasingly important as a fundamental component of sexual health and as such is offered via public health systems worldwide. Identification of barriers to use of family planning methods among heterosexual couples living in Mexico is indicated to facilitate access to family planning methods. Methods: Barriers to family planning methods were assessed among Mexican heterosexual, sexually active males and females of reproductive age, using a modified Spanish version of the Barriers to the Use of Family Planning Methods scale (Cronbach's alpha 5 .89, subscales ranging from .53 to .87). Participants were recruited via convenience sampling in ambulatory care clinics within a metropolitan area in Central Mexico. Results: Participants included 52 heterosexual couples aged 18-35 years (N 5 104). Sociodemographic comparisons by gender identified older age and higher education, income, and numbers of sexual partners among men than women. More men (50%) than women (25%) were currently using family planning methods; however, 80% overall indicated intentions for its use. Overall, male condoms were used and intended for use most often by men than women. Significant gender-specific differences were found, with men (71.15%) reporting no family planning barriers, whereas women (55.66%) reported barriers including low socioeconomic status, medical concerns, and stigma. Implications for Practice: The modified Spanish translation demonstrated usefulness for measuring barriers to family planning methods use in Mexico among heterosexual males and females of reproductive age. Barriers identified by Mexican women in this study may be addressed to reduce potential barriers to family planning among Mexican populations.

Idioma originalEnglish
Páginas (desde-hasta)107-120
Número de páginas14
PublicaciónResearch and theory for nursing practice
Volumen31
N.º2
DOI
EstadoPublished - 1 ene 2017
Publicado de forma externa

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