Contraceptive Goals and Evaluation of Newlymarried Couples in Shanghai，China

Based on the data from the survey of 7,872 newly married couples,who got the marriage licenses in two districts of Shanghai,during the period from Aug.1987 to Aug.1988, we analyzed contraceptive goals evaluation and acceptability of newlyAl married couples within fifteen months alter their marriage and before their having a baby. About hail of couples had ever used contraception after marriage,mainly for reason of 'expecting to be relaxed temporarily' and 'expecting to be pregnant'. The contraceptive methods commonly used were rhythm and condom, in general for reason Of 'convenience in use' as well as 'harmlessness to health' and 'e/fectiveness'. The reason ic r switching contraceptive methods was 'interference with intercourse' and 'low effectiveness'. 64 percent oj couples were unwilling to use pill, mainly /or /ear of 'harm to health'.The factors affecting acceptability of pill and injection were wife' s age at marriage, her educational level, occupation and character, couple's contraceptive knowledge and their health status and monthly income.

上海市新婚夫妇的避孕动机及对避孕方法的评价

本文对来自上海市卢湾、虹口两区的7872对新婚夫妇婚后15个月内、生育前的避孕动机、对不同避孕方法的评价和可接受性等进行了分析。约半数的新婚夫妇婚后避孕,主要是“想暂时轻松”及“想工作学习”。近90%的使用者停用的主要原因为避孕失败及“想怀孕”。避孕方法较多选用安全期、避孕套,主要出发点是“方便”。更换避孕方法的主要原因是“影响性生活”和“效果不佳”(包括避孕失败)。有64%的对象不愿意使用口服药,主要原因是“怕影响健康”。妻子的受教育程度、职业、个性特征、夫妇的避孕知识、健康状况及家庭收入等因素影响了对口服药及针剂的可接受性。