Contraceptive consciousness and sexual behavior in three different female age groups in Greece: a retrospective study of the evolution during the last three decades

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2012;39(2):160-7.

Abstract

The aim of the study is to describe the evolution of contraceptive and sexual behavior within our Greek society.

Materials, measures and methods: We interviewed 508 females and made a statistical analysis of their answers.

Conclusion: We tried to underline a strategy for the best promotion of the values in question. General, sexual and contraceptive education as well as the use and type of contraception are the weapons that will lead our endeavors to decreased involuntary pregnancy and towards responsible sexual behavior.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Attitude to Health
  • Contraception Behavior*
  • Female
  • Greece
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sex Factors
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexual Partners
  • Young Adult