Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Behaviors toward Unintended Pregnancy among Female Students at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkhram Campus

Anantachai  Inthiraj; Kesinun  lumlurs; Kanyarat  tiangam; Natthicha  Changsan; Anirut  Inudom

Anantachai Inthiraj College of Allied Health Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Kesinun lumlurs College of Allied Health Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Kanyarat tiangam College of Allied Health Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Natthicha Changsan College of Allied Health Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Anirut Inudom College of Allied Health Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand

Keywords: pregnancy prevention knowledge, attitudes, preventive behaviors

Abstract

This cross - sectional descriptive study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and pregnancy prevention behaviors of 1,064 female students at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkhram Campus . Data were collected using a content - validated and reliability - tested questionnaire. The results indicated that students demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding pregnancy prevention ( mean = 0. 81) alongside generally positive attitudes. Nevertheless, notable gaps in preventive behaviors remained, with the majority exhibiting only moderate levels of pregnancy prevention practices ( 69. 50%). Pearson' s correlation analysis revealed statistically significant yet weak negative associ ations between knowledge and pregnancy prevention behaviors (r = -0.15, p < .05), as well as between attitudes and behaviors (r = -0.07, p < .05). These findings underscore the need to strengthen comprehensive reproductive health education and to develop evidence- based counseling interventions aimed at improving the consistency and accuracy of pregnancy prevention behaviors among university students.