[Sexual behaviors among students of the Medical University in Gdańsk].

Aim: The aim of this study was to illustrate sexual behaviours, needs and expectations as well as attitudes towards contraception among students of the Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk.

Method: A group of 340 medical students aged 18 to 28 (195 females and 118 males) was examined with the questionnaire from October till December 2003. The examined group was representative for the investigated population (chi squared test: p> 0.005 for the entire group and both sexes). 313 questionnaires were qualified for further analysis. The questionnaire applied was composed of three groups of questions: questions concerning relationships and associated sexuality, questions concerning attitudes towards various aspects of sexuality and a set of questions dedicated to the role of sexology in the medical curriculum and general medical practice. The presented paper deals with the forms of sexual behaviours and attitudes towards contraception.

Results: The examined group is well educated in theoretical and practical aspects of sex-related phenomena. The efficient contraception methods are widely used in the studied population. A preferred form of contraception in the examined group is the use of condoms followed by oral contraceptives. The sexual initiation was mainly under the influence an emotional relationship. The examined individuals indicate love as the main factor positively influencing the quality of sexual life, followed by partner's loyalty and sexual satisfaction.

Conclusion: The examined population has a positive attitude towards alternative forms of sexual practices. The students perceive sex as an important aspect of their functioning and are satisfied with their sexual partners.