Long-Term Effects of a U.S. University Human Sexuality Course on Use of Contraception

This study examined long-term effects of taking a university sexuality course on use contraception. A questionnaire was given to two groups students: 602 students enrolled in the first week comprehensive course, and 352 who had completed 1–1.5 years earlier. significantly smaller percentage former used no contraception at last sexual intercourse (p < 0.005). Former were less likely have dual method, favored either IUDs, implants, or birth control pills alone. There notable change using withdrawal condoms. showed evidence better communication about sex with their partners. The effect size for small, but if this result is true other college courses, nationwide it translates into thousands may avoided unintentional pregnancies.