Knowledge and use of and opportunities for emergency contraception in Northern Haiti

Lathrop, Eva; Telemaque, Y.; Haddad, Lisa; Stephenson, Rob; Goedken, Peggy; Cwiak, Carrie; Jamieson, Denise J.

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.11.013

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Knowledge and consumption of emergency contraception pills in a tertiary education student population

Joaquim

Reis

Matos

et al. 2018

Drugs Ther Perspect

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Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year there are 200 million pregnancies, of which 75 million are unintended. Emergency contraception pills (ECPs) are one of the available methods to prevent an unintended pregnancy, after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. The aim of this study was to quantify the consumption, characterize the level of knowledge, and understand the factors that induce the use of ECPs in tertiary students. Methods An observational, cross-sectional, and retrospective survey was conducted at two tertiary education institutions (Coimbra Health School and Coimbra Education School) between January and April 2015. A written survey was applied to a convenience sample of female and male students at these schools. The survey questions comprised three areas: sociodemographic indicators; knowledge of ECPs; and previous consumption of ECPs (females only). Descriptive statistics and chi-square of independence test were used. Results Most of the students had heard about ECPs and used them mainly for "forgetfulness or contraceptive failure" (63.8%) or "sex without using a contraceptive" (22.4%). Students' main information sources were school, friends, and the internet. There was a higher level of knowledge in female students, students from the Coimbra Health School (vs students from the Coimbra Education School), and students who had received healthcare professional counseling (p < 0.01). Regarding consumption, the majority (74.1%) were first-time users of ECPs and almost all ECPs were obtained in the pharmacy (91.4%). Conclusions In Portugal, ECPs are available over the counter, which facilitates their obtainment. There was some knowledge among students, however lack of information about this subject should be taken into account in further studies. Communication with the students to improve their risk perception and knowledge is key to improving the safer use of ECPs.

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Knowledge and consumption of emergency contraception pills in a tertiary education student population

Joaquim

Reis

Matos

et al. 2018

Drugs Ther Perspect

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Use of non-emergency contraceptive pills and concoctions as emergency contraception among Nigerian University students: results of a qualitative study

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BackgroundEmergency contraception (EC) can significantly reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the increasing awareness of EC among educated young women in Nigeria, the rate of utilisation remains low. This study therefore explores the main barriers to the use of EC among female university students by analysing their knowledge of emergency contraception, methods ever used, perceived efficacy, and its acceptability.MethodsThis paper brings together the findings from several focus groups (N = 5) and in-depth interviews (N = 20) conducted amongst unmarried female undergraduate students in two Nigerian universities.ResultsParticipants considered the use of condom and abstinence as the most effective methods of preventing unplanned pregnancy. However, many participants were misinformed about emergency contraception. Generally, participants relied on unconventional and unproven ECs; Ampiclox, “Alabukun”, salt water solution, and lime and potash and perceived them to be effective in preventing unplanned pregnancies. Furthermore, respondents’ narratives about methods of preventing unwanted pregnancies revealed that inadequate information on emergency contraception, reliance on unproven crude contraceptive methods, and misconception about modern contraception constitute barriers to the use of emergency contraception.ConclusionsThe findings suggested that female university students are misinformed about emergency contraception and their reliance on unproven ECs constitutes a barrier to the use of approved EC methods. These barriers have serious implications for prevention of unplanned pregnancies in the cohort. Behavioural interventions targeting the use of unproven emergency contraceptive methods and misperceptions about ECs would be crucial for this cohort in Nigeria.

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Mobilizing Misoprostol: Exploring Policies and Practices in Refugee, Conflict, Crisis, and Emergency Settings

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2014

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Knowledge and use of and opportunities for emergency contraception in Northern Haiti

Abstract: Awareness and use of EC is low in the context of high unmet need. The results demonstrate a need for improved education and provision of modern effective EC as part of the constellation of family planning choices.

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Knowledge and consumption of emergency contraception pills in a tertiary education student population

Knowledge and consumption of emergency contraception pills in a tertiary education student population

Use of non-emergency contraceptive pills and concoctions as emergency contraception among Nigerian University students: results of a qualitative study

Mobilizing Misoprostol: Exploring Policies and Practices in Refugee, Conflict, Crisis, and Emergency Settings

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