Cross-sectional study reveals limited contraceptive knowledge, positive attitudes, and low behavior among nursing students, suggesting the need for targeted training programs.
Key Points
The results indicate a limited understanding of contraception among nursing students, emphasizing the need for educational interventions.
Students showed a moderate attitude toward contraception, scoring a mean of 106.11 on the Contraceptive Attitude Scale, indicating positive outlooks.
Analysis utilizing cross-sectional data from 297 nursing students highlights varying behaviors in contraceptive practices, with a low mean score of 7.56 on the Contraceptive Behavior Scale.
Public health implications arise from low contraceptive knowledge, necessitating tailored training programs aimed at improving understanding and behavior regarding contraception.