Table 1 Descriptive statistics for TPB & self-identity constructsa
Questionnaire Items | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
Attitude | ||
1. To me, obtaining an IUD or Implant seems | ||
Extremely Difficult/Extremely Easy | 4.41 | 1.75 |
Extremely Frightening/Extremely Comforting | 3.55 | 1.73 |
Extremely Painful/Extremely Painless | 3.18 | 1.54 |
2. Choosing an IUD/Implant as my primary birth control method would be | ||
Extremely Harmful/Extremely Beneficial | 5.06 | 1.62 |
Extremely Inconvenient/Extremely Convenient | 5.24 | 1.68 |
Extremely Irresponsible/Extremely Responsible | 5.48 | 1.67 |
Extremely Unhealthy/Extremely Healthy | 4.83 | 1.71 |
3. Using an IUD or Implant would be more convenient for my lifestyle than other contraceptive methods, such as the pill. | 4.91 | 1.94 |
4. IUDs and Implants are more effective at preventing pregnancy than other contraceptive methods, such as the pill. | 5.15 | 1.69 |
5. An IUD or Implant would be able to control my acne as well as other contraceptive methods, such as the pill. | 3.98 | 1.44 |
6. An IUD or Implant would be as effective at reducing menstrual cramps as other contraceptive methods, such as the pill. | 4.13 | 1.60 |
7. An IUD or Implant would be as effective at regulating my menstrual cycle as other contraceptive methods, such as the pill. | 4.67 | 1.63 |
Subjective Norm | ||
8. The IUD and Implant are good contraceptive options for women in my peer group. | 5.80 | 1.52 |
9. My friends would support my decision to use an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method. | 6.13 | 1.40 |
10. My mother or female mentor would support my decision to use an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method. | 5.26 | 1.92 |
11. My sexual partner would support my decision to use an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method. | 6.79 | 1.77 |
12. If I used an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method, I would be able to relate to my peers. | 4.51 | 1.74 |
Perceived Behavioral Control | ||
13. I am confident in my ability to obtain an IUD or Implant if I desired to use it as my primary contraceptive method. | 5.66 | 1.68 |
14. Obtaining an IUD/Implant as my primary contraceptive method would be | ||
Not at all up to me/Completely up to me | 6.30 | 1.30 |
Not at all under my control/Completely under my control | 6.11 | 1.43 |
15. My health care provider would support my decision to obtain an IUD or Implant. | 5.82 | 1.38 |
16. My health insurance would pay for an IUD or Implant. | 4.69 | 1.68 |
17. I know where to go if I wished to obtain an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method. | 5.81 | 1.69 |
Intention | ||
18. I intend to research more about the IUD or Implant in the future. | 4.63 | 1.89 |
19. I intend to research if my insurance plan covers the IUD or Implant. | 4.49 | 1.96 |
20. I intend to research facilities in my area that offer IUD or Implant insertions. | 4.02 | 1.96 |
21. I intend to discuss the IUD or Implant as an option for my primary form of contraception with my health care provider at my next appointment. | 3.77 | 2.04 |
22. I intend to discuss the IUD or Implant as an option for my primary form of contraception with my health care provider in the future. | 4.24 | 2.04 |
23. I intend to learn more about the process of getting an IUD or Implant and how I may go about obtaining one in the future. | 4.41 | 2.01 |
24. I intend to talk to my friends about the IUD or Implant in the future. | 4.25 | 1.95 |
25. I intend to talk to my mom or female mentor about the IUD or Implant in the future. | 4.01 | 2.01 |
26. I intend to talk to my partner about the IUD or Implant in the future. | 3.99 | 2.06 |
27. I intend to ask IUD and Implant users about their experiences with the methods to determine if an IUD or Implant might be right for me. | 4.77 | 1.92 |
28. I can see myself using an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method in the next 12 months. | 3.20 | 2.05 |
29. I can see myself using an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method in the future. | 4.37 | 2.13 |
30. I intend to take the steps to obtain an IUD or Implant as my primary contraceptive method in the future. | 3.81 | 2.05 |
31. I intend to change my contraceptive method from the pill to the IUD or Implant. | 3.38 | 2.07 |
Self-Identity | ||
32. Taking the pill every day is an important part of who I am. | 4.44 | 1.96 |
33. I am the type of woman who would use an IUD or Implant as my primary birth control method. | 4.45 | 1.91 |
34. I see myself as responsible enough to take the pill every day; the IUD and Implant are not for women like me. (reverse coded) | 4.13 | 1.90 |
35. Having a monthly period is an important part of my identity as a woman. | 3.09 | 2.15 |
36. Taking the pill every day protects my future fertility better than other contraceptive methods, like the IUD or Implant. | 3.39 | 1.68 |