Advance Provision of Emergency Contraception among Adolescent and Young Adult Women: A Systematic Review of Literature

Meyer, Jennifer L.; Gold, Melanie A.; Haggerty, Catherine L.

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2010.06.002

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“…While it reveals a positive aspect of contraception behavior, since it appears the adolescents could access EC whenever they faced an unprotected sexual intercourse, it can also be seen as a marker of many failures and discontinuities in the use of regular contraceptive methods. A higher use of EC has no negative effects on regular contraception use 30 , therefore we assume that EC use is more related to discontinuities than to the non-use itself, as described elsewhere 13,31 . Table 2 Factor analysis of knowledge of emergency contraception.…”

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Does the knowledge of emergency contraception affect its use among high school adolescents?

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This study aimed to test how knowledge on emergency contraception (according to age at sexual initiation, type of school, and knowing someone that has already used emergency contraception) influences the method’s use. This was a cross-sectional study in a probabilistic sample of students 15-19 years of age enrolled in public and private middle schools in a medium-sized city in Southeast Brazil (n = 307). Data were collected in 2011 using a self-administered questionnaire. A structural equations model was used for the data analysis. Considering age at sexual initiation and type of school, knowledge of emergency contraception was not associated with its use, but knowing someone that had used the method showed a significant mean effect on use of emergency contraception. Peer group conversations on emergency contraception appear to have greater influence on use of the method than knowledge itself, economic status, or sexual experience.

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“…213 There are no medical contraindications to this method, and multiple studies have found that providing EC in advance increases the likelihood of women using it when it is needed and does not increase sexual or contraceptive risktaking behavior. 215,216 Given the sometimes sporadic and unplanned nature of adolescent sexual behavior, counseling and advance provision of EC should be a part of anticipatory guidance.…”

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Contraception for Adolescents

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Sucato²

2014

Pediatrics

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A working knowledge of contraception will assist the pediatrician in both sexual health promotion as well as treatment of common adolescent gynecologic problems. Best practices in adolescent anticipatory guidance and screening include a sexual health history, screening for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, counseling, and if indicated, providing access to contraceptives. Pediatricians’ long-term relationships with adolescents and families allow them to help promote healthy sexual decision-making, including abstinence and contraceptive use. Additionally, medical indications for contraception, such as acne, dysmenorrhea, and heavy menstrual bleeding, are frequently uncovered during adolescent visits. This technical report provides an evidence base for the accompanying policy statement and addresses key aspects of adolescent contraceptive use, including the following: (1) sexual history taking, confidentiality, and counseling; (2) adolescent data on the use and side effects of newer contraceptive methods; (3) new data on older contraceptive methods; and (4) evidence supporting the use of contraceptives in adolescent patients with complex medical conditions.

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“…Providing EC in advance increases the likelihood of use when it is needed without increasing sexual or contraceptive risk-taking behavior. 143,144 Therefore, EC should be prescribed or recommended in advance for use for up to 5 days after an event of unprotected intercourse. 44 Additional details on EC mechanisms and use can be found in the AAP policy statement on emergency contraception 44 and the accompanying technical report.…”

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Contraception for Adolescents

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Adelman²,

Alderman³

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Contraception is a pillar in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians develop a working knowledge of contraception to help adolescents reduce risks of and negative health consequences related to unintended pregnancy. Over the past 10 years, a number of new contraceptive methods have become available to adolescents, newer guidance has been issued on existing contraceptive methods, and the evidence base for contraception for special populations (adolescents who have disabilities, are obese, are recipients of solid organ transplants, or are HIV infected) has expanded. The Academy has addressed contraception since 1980, and this policy statement updates the 2007 statement on contraception and adolescents. It provides the pediatrician with a description and rationale for best practices in counseling and prescribing contraception for adolescents. It is supported by an accompanying technical report.

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Advance Provision of Emergency Contraception among Adolescent and Young Adult Women: A Systematic Review of Literature

Cited by 31 publications

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Does the knowledge of emergency contraception affect its use among high school adolescents?

Does the knowledge of emergency contraception affect its use among high school adolescents?

Contraception for Adolescents

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