Preparation of Childbirth and Parenthood

Roupa ζ, μylona E, et al conducted a descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge regarding planned parenthood and contraceptive methods among 350 nursing students of Athens Technical University. The sample selected by using purposive sampling technique and data was collected from them through questionnaire method The results of study concluded that average age within the sample, consisting primarily of women, was 21.1 years. 80.7% of the sample seemed to be familiar with the goals of Planned Parenthood, and according to the overwhelming majority of persons interviewed; sex education should begin in adolescence. Nevertheless, only 35% of the population had ever consulted a trained professional on matters of contraception, but rather their partners or friends were deemed to be a satisfactory source of information.