Malovizky D, Lavi B, Modan B. A reduction in the number of unwanted pregnancies among female army draftees through a controlled intervention.
Fertil Steril 1997;
68:435-8. [PMID:
9314910 DOI:
10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00252-5]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To assess the possibility of reducing the risk of unwanted pregnancy through a controlled intervention program that was based on a sex education workshop.
DESIGN
Educational intervention study.
SETTING
Newly drafted women in a central absorption army base in Israel.
PATIENT(S)
One thousand seven hundred ninety-three female draftees in the Israeli Defence Force.
INTERVENTION(S)
A 2-day workshop on sex education at the beginning of army service.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S)
Rate of unwanted pregnancy.
RESULT(S)
After 2 years of follow-up, there were approximately 40% fewer unwanted pregnancies among women with a lower socioeconomic and intellectual profile.
CONCLUSION(S)
Structured intervention programs may reduce significantly the rate of unwanted pregnancy in young women.
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