Contraceptive’s perfect use is the method of correct utilization of it all the time. Typical use takes into consideration the human factor, which manifests itself in making mistakes while implementing. Several factors affect how people use contraception and whether they use it at all while engaging. First, insufficient level of sex education, especially among young people, allowing them to neglect contraception. Second, Brown and Guthrie (2010) argue that the main reason for non-use of contraception is forgetting or ‘not thinking,’ being ‘at the moment’. Besides, alcohol and psychological pressure from men to refuse contraception are among the factors influencing such behavior. Thus, despite some positive developments, the ideal use of contraception is often not possible due to emotionality and people and susceptibility to current moods.
To overcome the listed challenges, various measures can be taken. In addition to increasing sexuality education that empowers young people to be more responsible for their health, using more modern contraceptive methods can also be a solution. According to statistics, long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) reduces human error risk to a minimum and helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (Francis & Gold, 2017). To apply these solutions, it is necessary to develop programs that increase the sex education of the younger generation. In many world cultures, the topic of open discussion of sexual contact is still a taboo, which leads to negative consequences. It is necessary to implement training courses to help people understand the importance of contraception in their health and responsibility to a partner. Besides, with the development of medicine, LARCs are becoming more available, and this trend is also affecting the reduction of the negative consequences of the misuse of personal protective equipment.
References
Brown, S., & Guthrie, K. (2010). Why don’t teenagers use contraception? A qualitative interview study. The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 15(3), 197–204.
Francis, J. K., & Gold, M. A. (2017). Long-acting reversible contraception for adolescents: A review. JAMA Pediatrics, 171(7), 694-701. Web.