Friday, February 16, 2007

Blog 5 Question # 1 In what ways could someones culture, beliefs and practices influence contraceptive decision making?

Influences of Contraceptives
Contraceptives are determined by what fits the person’s needs. There are so many different types of contraceptives to choose. A person should consider their health and what fits their religious orientation, if they believe in religion. A person should think about what they believe can work for them and how well the contraceptive method fits into their lifestyles. A person may want to consider if a prescription is needed or if the contraceptive can be purchased without a prescription. A person needs to consider if he or she is married. The decisions about contraceptives are sometimes determined by who is the head of the household.
In many cultures, the man makes the decisions as to what types of contraceptives can be used. Socioeconomics may not allow contraceptives to be used in relationships. Several Asian cultures place limits as to how many children a couple may have. In our country, American’s can have as many children as they desire. Contraceptives should not be forced on anyone. Everyone should have a choice as to what types of contraceptive methods they want to use and if they want to use a contraceptive.

1 comment:

Anjelica said...

I agree with you. A person's contraceptive choice should be one that reflects their individual needs as a person. I think experimenting with various contraceptives is the only way to know what will work best for your body. Consulting with a physican or someone who is knowledge of the different types of preventative measures is a good way to learn what kinds are out there.