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BENEFITS
CORRECT INCORRECT
QUESTIONS
f % f %
1. Vasectomy is a permanent contraceptive method. 105 82.677 22 17.323
2. Vasectomy is cheaper than Bilateral Tubal Ligation
78 61.417 49 38.583
(BTL).
3. *Vasectomy will give you an instant protection from
51 40.157 76 59.843
impregnating.
4. *Vasectomy will protect me from sexually transmitted
94 74.016 33 25.984
disease.
5. I can enjoy sex WITHOUT worrying the fear of
96 75.591 31 24.409
unwanted pregnancy with vasectomy.
6. *The contraception Vasectomy can give, NEVER fails. 51 40.157 76 59.843
7. Vasectomy is NOT a life threatening procedure. 91 71.654 36 28.346
8. Vasectomy can spare my wife from using other
85 66.929 42 33.071
contraceptive methods.
9. Vasectomy is done in NO longer than one (1) hour. 69 54.331 58 45.669
10. Vasectomy is the most effective contraceptive
81 63.780 46 36.220
method for men.
Legend: f- frequency; %- percentage of answer; *-questions having NO as the correct
answer.
Table 1b
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Correct and Incorrect
Responses of College Graduate Males Regarding Effects of Vasectomy
(N=127)
EFFECTS
QUESTIONS CORRECT INCORRECT
f % f %
1. A man who has undergone vasectomy:
69.29 30.70
a. will NOT lose hair 88 39
1 9
59.84 40.15
c. * will gain weight 76 51
3 7
74.01 25.98
d. will still have normal erection 94 33
6 4
66.14 33.85
e. *My testicles will stop producing sperm 84 43
2 8
60.63 39.37
f. *My desire to have sex will decrease 77 50
0 0
g. The process of ejaculation pre and post- 46.45 53.54
59 68
operation will be the same 7 3
2. *Vasectomy will put a man in greater risk for 57.48 42.52
73 54
prostate cancer. 0 0
63.78 36.22
3. *Vasectomy will make me physically weak. 81 46
0 0
4. I CANNOT resume my sexual activity one 1) week 60.63 39.37
77 50
after vasectomy. 0 0
76.37 23.62
5. *My penis will still be painful for several years. 97 30
8 2
Legend: f- frequency; %- percentage of answer; *-questions having NO as the correct
answer.
Item number five, which states that a man’s penis will still be painful for several
years after undergoing vasectomy, got the highest frequency of correct answer, with 97
out of 127respondents equivalent to 76.378%. This may be due to the reason that
people think the body regenerates and repairs itself so wounds would be repaired in
time. On the contrary, 23.622% or 30 of the respondents answered incorrectly, this may
be due to the misconception that the effect of the wound from the surgery would lead to
long term discomfort and pain.
Item number two, which says vasectomy will put a man in greater risk for
prostate cancer, had the highest frequency of incorrect answer at 42.520% or 54 out of
127 respondents. This may be due to the reason information that male candidates for
vasectomy are checked and assessed and on the long run they were able to diagnose
prostate cancer. Studies in the risks of prostate cancer and testicular cancer in
vasectomized men are ongoing, but so far nothing has been proven. The same number
has incurred 57.480% or 73 correct answers from 127 respondents. This may be due to
the readings done or, symposiums or health teachings attended by the males on the
matter.
Table 2a
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Correct and Incorrect
Responses of College Undergraduate Males Regarding Benefits of Vasectomy
(N=220)
BENEFITS
Y N
QUESTIONS
f % f %
1. Vasectomy is a permanent contraceptive method. 162 73.636 58 26.364
2. Vasectomy is cheaper than Bilateral Tubal Ligation
127 57.727 93 42.273
(BTL).
3. *Vasectomy will give you an instant protection from
153 69.545 67 30.455
impregnating.
4. *Vasectomy will protect me from sexually transmitted
109 49.545 111 50.455
disease.
5. I can enjoy sex WITHOUT worrying the fear of
161 73.182 59 26.818
unwanted pregnancy with vasectomy.
6. *The contraception Vasectomy can give, NEVER fails. 141 64.091 79 35.909
7. Vasectomy is NOT a life threatening procedure. 162 73.636 58 26.364
8. Vasectomy can spare my wife from using other
65 29.545 155 70.455
contraceptive methods.
9. Vasectomy is done in NO longer than one (1) hour. 116 52.727 104 47.273
10. Vasectomy is the most effective contraceptive
149 67.727 71 32.273
method for men.
* Legend: f- frequency; %- percentage of answer; *-questions having NO as the correct
answer.