A study on sex-life and contraception of unmarried women in
South Korea
I.S. Lee1, E.H. Park1, J.J. Lee1, H.W. Jung2, S.K. Hong3, S.H. Kim4,
H.K. Lee5
1Soonchunhyang University, Department of OB & GYN, Seoul,
South Korea, 2Ehwa University, Seoul, South Korea, 3Chungdam Marie Hospital,
Seoul, South Korea, 4Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea, 5Gachon Medical
School, Seoul, South Korea
Objective This survey aims to analyze unmarried
women’s attitude towards sex and contraception in South Korea. We researched
about their sexual experiences, experiences of sex education and attitude
towards sex. Their experience of contraception/contraceptive awareness and use
is also studied to indicate the direction of the future.
Method The respondents
were 400 unmarried young women from 17 to 25 years old who live in Seoul and the
metropolitan area. The questions about general characteristics, general sexual
awareness, coitus history, and contraception were given to them by web based
questionnaire. The survey was undergone from March 2005 to April 2005.
Results
The age distribution of 400 respondents was 102 (26%) of age 17-19, 140 (35%) of
age 20-22 and 158 (39%) of age 23-25. The most common occupation was the college
students (54%). 34% of respondents were found to have ever had sexual
intercourse with man. The ratio of sexual experience was higher in older age
group (51% in 23-25 age group). By the occupation, more than half (58%) of
office workers had sexual intercourse. The average number of coitus until now
was 8.8 and the average number of sexual partner until now was 2.5. Among single
female aged 17-25, 20% were found to have a sex partner currently. They were
found to have sexual intercourse 3 times per month on average. 16% of those with
sex experience had ever been pregnant. 95% had an abortion when they became
pregnant. The average number of artificial abortion was 1.7. Most respondents
had sex education at middle school (88%) and high school (78%). However, only
12% were satisfied with the contents. 92% of respondents with sex experience
were worried about pregnancy but only 36% were always using contraceptives.
Commonly used contraceptive methods were condom (89%), coitus interruptus (68%),
periodic abstinence (48%), and oral contraceptives (26%).
Conclusion The ratio
of sex experience of unmarried women is gradually increasing in south Korea.
According to our survey, more practical sex education about effective
contraception is necessary to prevent unwanted pregnancy. P188 Analysis of
education in contraception for nurses in the undergraduate programm M. Pukite
Red Cross Medical Colledge of Riga, Riga, Latvia Introduction : Increasing role
in the medical education nowadays belongs to the education in contraception.
Focused knowledge in contraception is connected with the effectivity of health
education. Contraception problems are important in families, they are observed
at school and discussed in society meetings. Aim of the study was to analyze the
level of knowledge in the process of education in contraception included in the
nurses education programm. Methods : Special questionnaire was elaborated in an
aim to figure out the level of knowledge in contraception. 124 female students
(in age 19-48 years) of the Riga Red Cross Medical Colledge were included in the
study. 42 students (33.8%) were from the first year, 39 (31.5%) from second and
43 (34.6%) from the third year. Main education in contraception is introduced in
the second year programm. Standart statistical methods were used for data
analysis. Results : 23% from all respondents had targeted interests in the
contraception. 86% of questionnairs showed that information in contraception is
useful both in personal and professional needs. 97% of respondents marked low
level of knowledge from secondary school, and remarcable inprovement in teaching
by medical professionals at medical school. 98% showed that many new questions
apeared when personal usage of contraceptive methods is present. 99% mentioned
high grade of the teaching methods. 89% of respondents mentioned that obtained
information in contraceptology is still “fresh” one year after the
teaching course. Conclusions : Medical professionals are showed better teaching
results in comparison with school teachers. Analysed teaching methods in
contraceptology are effective and based on the practical questions. Level of
knowledge in contraception for the medical school students is not sufficient due
to the lack of systematic planning in education.