Knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about vasectomy among university students in Boyacá

Knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about vasectomy among university students in Boyacá

Ledmar J. Vargas-Rodríguez 1 , Juana M. González-Sierra 2 , Jessica P. Rodríguez-Barón 2 , María P. Pineda-Díaz 2 , Jennifer J. Rodríguez-Niño 2 , Gustavo Ramos-Sepúlveda 3

1 Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital Metropolitano Santiago de Tunja, Tunja, Colombia; 2 Programa de Medicina, Universidad de Boyacá, Tunja, Colombia; 3 Programa de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de las Américas, Pereira, Colombia

*Correspondence: Ledmar J. Vargas-Rodríguez. Email: lejovaro@gmail.com

Abstract

Objective: Analyze and describe knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding performing a vasectomy in university students.

Method: Descriptive study based on surveys conducted among university students in Boyacá, aged between 16 and 27, during the period from April 18, 2022, to May 7, 2022. The variables included in this study were level of knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards vasectomy.

Results: For a man, the choice of a contraceptive method depends on his marital status, as well as the desire to have children or, on the contrary, not to have them. On the other hand, knowledge of the procedure is low, and they believe that good information given by a professional is very important, as well as consultation with their partner, to define vasectomy as a contraceptive method.

Conclusions: Beliefs, knowledge, and attitudes towards vasectomy in a man have a great impact when choosing it as a contraceptive method. It has also been seen that when advised by doctors or family planning personnel, the probability that the individual will choose this method increases. It is therefore of vital importance to reinforce planning and contraception programs in both men and women, to increase knowledge and thus awareness regarding performing vasectomy as a responsible and safe method.

Keywords: Vasectomy; Men; Family planning; Reproductive health

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