Promoting Contraceptive Use Among Unmarried Female Migrants in Shanghai
Author Information
Author(s): Qian Xu, Helen Smith, Wenyuan Huang, Jie Zhang, Ying Huang, Paul Garner
Primary Institution: Fudan University School of Public Health
Hypothesis
Can a workplace-based intervention effectively promote contraceptive use among unmarried female migrants in Shanghai?
Conclusion
The intervention faced significant challenges, and further research is needed to understand the specific needs and preferences of this population.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of women believed contraceptives were necessary for premarital sex.
- Contraceptive use among those who had sex in the last three months increased from 70% to 93% in the intervention group.
- 73% of women reported reading the educational material provided.
Takeaway
The study tried to help young women in a factory learn about contraception, but many still felt shy about using the services offered.
Methodology
A quasi-experimental design was used with surveys and interviews to evaluate the intervention's feasibility and acceptability.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the environment of the factory clinic affecting women's willingness to use services.
Limitations
High loss to follow-up due to factory redundancies and limited power to analyze some indicators.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were under 25, recent migrants, and had a high school education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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