Abstract
The objective of this work was to reflect on the role of scientific research in personal and professional development during medical school, a reflection generated through the study "Intentional behavior of university students regarding the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC)." It analyzed the behavioral intention of UFSCar university students regarding the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The paper begins with a reflective account followed by the complete citation of the mentioned study.