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Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi (Online) , vol.8, no.1, pp.77-87, 2025 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Objective: This study aimed to determine the attitudes of women and men towards contraceptive methods and the factors affecting them. Method: The study was conducted in a descriptive and correlational, and it was conducted online on social networking websites. The sample of the study consisted of 541 people in total, 434 women and 107 men over the age of 18. Data were collected through a Personal Information Form and Contraceptive Attitude Questionnaire. Results: In our study, 80.2% of the participants were female and 19.8% were male. The most commonly known contraceptive methods among, respectively, women and men were condoms (74%, 70%) and oral contraceptives (67.3%, 53.3%). Women's attitudes towards contraceptive methods are more positive than men's (99.38±18.59, 91.48±20.23; p<0.05). The most important determinants of positive attitude towards contraceptive method use were sex and having information about contraceptive methods (p<0.05; Adj R2: 0.096). Being women (12%) and information about contraceptive methods (27%) increase the positive attitude towards contraceptive method use (p<0.05). Being married (27%) decreases the attitude towards contraceptive method use in women, while having a partner with a university or higher education level (16%) increases it (p<0.05; Adj R2 : 0.084). In men, information about method (32%) increases the positive attitude towards contraceptive method use (p<0.05; Adj R2 : 0.148). Conclusion: It was determined that women's attitudes towards the use of contraceptive methods were more positive than men. Marital status, education level of the partner, and having information about contraceptive methods in women and having information about contraceptive methods and smoking in men are important determinants of attitude towards contraceptive method use. Trainings that increase knowledge and awareness about the types of contraceptive methods, their use, benefits and risks should be planned with the participation of men in the community. Keywords: Attitude, contraceptive method, family planning, men, women