KIROV SMU JUNIOR STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF CONTRACEPTION
The objective of the research is to study junior medical students’ awareness of contraception. It is important for the development of the educational process at the University and at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 273 students of Kirov State Medical University took part in the survey. Most of the junior students have a positive attitude to the idea of contraception. However, little knowledge of highly effective methods of contraception in students have been stated. It is due to lack of attention to sex relationship issue at school and at home. About half of the students believe contraceptives have negative effect on the organism. Students have little knowledge of intrauterine and emergency contraception. On average, every 5th student has experience in using rejected sexual intercourse as a method of contraception, though almost everybody knows about its ineffectiveness. The Internet is the main source of information for the younger generation, but it does not always guarantee reliability of the information. Competent medical advice will encourage students to use effective ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies.