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    Conocimiento, actitudes y prácticas sobre los anticonceptivos hormonales en estudiantes de primer año de la Carrera de Medicina de la Universidad de Cuenca, septiembre 2024
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-04-25) López Santillán, Joselyn Eileen; Cabrera Saquicela, Josselyn Magaly; Ñauta Baculima, Manuel Jaime
    Background: Unprotected sexual activity and/or improper use of contraceptive methods (CM) leads to unplanned pregnancies, risk of sexually transmitted infections, and other complications that impact the development of adolescents and young people. First-year medical students represent a key group. Objective: To determine the level of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) on the use of hormonal contraceptives in first-year Medical students at the University of Cuenca, in September 2024. Methodology: the research had a quantitative approach, with a descriptive-observational scope and cross-sectional design. It was carried out between November 2024 and January 2025 at the University of Cuenca, Ecuador. A population of 294 enrolled students was considered, selecting a sample of 166 participants. Results: there was a predominance of women (60.4%) between 15 and 19 years old, single, of urban origin, Catholic religion and public secondary education. Knowledge about hormonal contraceptives was intermediate, with gaps in specific aspects. Attitudes towards these methods were generally positive, although with identified cultural and social barriers. Related practices were limited, reflecting a gap between attitudes and concrete actions. Conclusions: the sociodemographic profile reflects inequalities in access to higher education between rural and urban areas. Although the knowledge and attitudes are adequate, it is necessary to reinforce academic training and practices in sexual and reproductive health to consolidate competencies in the subject and reduce sociocultural barriers.