BELIEF AND ATTITUDES ABOUT VASECTOMY IN STAFF OF A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN ARGENTINA: CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
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| Title: | BELIEF AND ATTITUDES ABOUT VASECTOMY IN STAFF OF A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN ARGENTINA: CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. |
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| Alternate Title: | Creencias y actitudes acerca de la vasectomía entre el personal de un hospital comunitario de Argentina: estudio de corte transversal. |
| Authors: | BUSSI, AGUSTÍN FERNÁNDEZ1, GONZÁLEZ, AGUSTÍN1, SANTOMIL, FERNANDO1, MUÑOZ, GASTÓN1, FUENTES, NORA2,3 nora.fuentes@hpc.org.ar |
| Source: | Medicina (Buenos Aires). may/jun2025, Vol. 85 Issue 3, p487-494. 8p. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL personnel, HEALTH literacy, FAMILIES, MIDDLE-income countries, FAMILY health, VASECTOMY |
| Abstract (English): | Introduction: Vasectomy, a surgical contraceptive method, is now part of the mandatory medical plan in Argentina at no extra cost. However, its adoption remains low in many low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to describe the beliefs and attitudes regarding vasectomy among the staff at Hospital Privado de Comunidad in Argentina. Materials and methods: The Beliefs and Attitudes Vasectomy Questionnaire (BAVQ) in Spanish was distributed electronically to the all Hospital Privado de Comunidad staff. Higher scores denote more negative attitudes towards vasectomy (score 0 to 135 points). Responses were evaluated for overall survey results and specific factors, and results were categorized by age, gender, and educational attainment. Results: Four hundred and forty eight members of the hospital participated (66.5% healthcare professionals), with women comprising 64%, and 19% of respondents aged ≥50 years. The BAVQ yielded a global score of 58.7 (SD 9.1). Older participants and those with lower education levels exhibited more negative attitudes. Survey outcomes demonstrated an age-related association both globally and across specific factors. Higher educational attainment correlated with lower BAVQ scores, while gender showed no significant correlation with overall BAVQ results. Discussion: The study found predominantly negative beliefs and attitudes towards vasectomy, but aspects of virility and fear of surgery were positively perceived, possibly due to the composition of the sample being primarily healthcare personnel. However, the benefits were less favorably regarded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Introducción: La vasectomía, método anticonceptivo quirúrgico, ahora forma parte del plan médico obligatorio en Argentina sin costo adicional. Sin embargo, su adopción sigue siendo baja en muchos países de ingresos bajos y medios. Este estudio tiene como objetivo describir las creencias y actitudes respecto a la vasectomía entre el personal del Hospital Privado de Comunidad en Argentina. Materiales y métodos: El Cuestionario de Vasectomía de Creencias y Actitudes (BAVQ) en español se distribuyó electrónicamente a todo el personal del Hospital Privado de Comunidad. Puntajes más altos denotan actitud más negativa (puntuación 0 a 135 puntos). Las respuestas se evaluaron según los resultados generales de la encuesta y los factores específicos, y se clasificaron por edad, sexo y nivel educativo. Resultados: Participaron 448 miembros del hospital (66.5% profesionales de la salud), 64% mujeres y 19% de edad ≥50 años. La BAVQ arrojó una puntuación global de 58.7 (DE 9.1). Los participantes de mayor edad y aquellos con niveles educativos más bajos exhibieron actitudes más negativas. Los resultados de la encuesta demostraron una asociación relacionada con la edad tanto a nivel global como entre factores específicos. Un mayor nivel educativo se correlacionó con puntuaciones más bajas en el BAVQ, mientras que el género no mostró una correlación significativa con los resultados generales del BAVQ. Discusión: El estudio encontró creencias y actitudes predominantemente negativas hacia la vasectomía, pero percibió que aspectos de virilidad y miedo a la cirugía eran vistos de manera positiva, posiblemente debido a que la composición de la muestra fue principalmente personal de salud. Sin embargo, los beneficios fueron vistos de manera menos favorable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Introduction: Vasectomy, a surgical contraceptive method, is now part of the mandatory medical plan in Argentina at no extra cost. However, its adoption remains low in many low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to describe the beliefs and attitudes regarding vasectomy among the staff at Hospital Privado de Comunidad in Argentina. Materials and methods: The Beliefs and Attitudes Vasectomy Questionnaire (BAVQ) in Spanish was distributed electronically to the all Hospital Privado de Comunidad staff. Higher scores denote more negative attitudes towards vasectomy (score 0 to 135 points). Responses were evaluated for overall survey results and specific factors, and results were categorized by age, gender, and educational attainment. Results: Four hundred and forty eight members of the hospital participated (66.5% healthcare professionals), with women comprising 64%, and 19% of respondents aged ≥50 years. The BAVQ yielded a global score of 58.7 (SD 9.1). Older participants and those with lower education levels exhibited more negative attitudes. Survey outcomes demonstrated an age-related association both globally and across specific factors. Higher educational attainment correlated with lower BAVQ scores, while gender showed no significant correlation with overall BAVQ results. Discussion: The study found predominantly negative beliefs and attitudes towards vasectomy, but aspects of virility and fear of surgery were positively perceived, possibly due to the composition of the sample being primarily healthcare personnel. However, the benefits were less favorably regarded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00257680 |
