Learning Outcomes for Study Session 8

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

8.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 8.1 and 8.6)

8.2  Describe the types of barrier contraceptives. (SAQs 8.2 and 8.6)

8.3  Describe the mechanism of action, use, effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of the male condom. (SAQs 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 and 8.6)

8.4  Explain the use, advantages and disadvantages of the female condom. (SAQs 8.5 and 8.6)

8.5  Discuss the use, advantages and disadvantages of using diaphragms. (SAQ 8.6)

8.6  Describe the mechanism of action, effectiveness and advantages of spermicides. (SAQ 8.6)