Use of barrier methods in a university population in the city of Tunja

Arévalo-Uribe S.A.; Vargas-Rodríguez L.J.; Guerra-Guerra L.I.; Velasco-Alba Z.V.; Salas-Barbosa A.L.; Tovar-Artunduaga D.C.; Castro P.V. · Urologia Colombiana (2025) · DOI: 10.24875/ruc.24000031

Resumen

Objective: To estimate the prevalence and level of adequate use of barrier methods in a university population in the city of Tunja, Boyacá. Method: Descriptive observational study, in a university population of the city of Tunja, Boyacá. Sociodemographic variables were evaluated, and questions were asked about the use of barrier methods. Results: Two hundred-ninety-two patients were included, of which 75.5% were women, of the total they have received contraceptive counseling in 57.5%, given by a personal doctor in 25.7%. Fifty-nine-point nine percent use barrier methods and the most chosen is the male condom at 56.5%. Forty-point one percent occasionally check the expiration date, that it is properly sealed and without imperfections. Conclusions: The most used contraceptive method is the condom. Health services should always recommend the double contraceptive method. However, there is much to explore, such as the proper use of these methods, end the eradication of erroneous beliefs about their effect on pleasure.