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Access to emergency contraception.

J Trussell1, V Duran, T Shochet

  • 1Office of Population Research, Princeton University, New Jersey 08544, USA. trussell@princeton.edu

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|February 16, 2000
PubMed
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Access to emergency contraception remains limited, with many women facing difficulties obtaining timely prescriptions. Improving access to emergency contraceptive pills is crucial for reducing unintended pregnancies.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Access

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) is vital for preventing unintended pregnancies.
  • The Emergency Contraception Hotline and Website aim to connect women with providers.
  • Limited access can hinder the effectiveness of EC as a public health tool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the accessibility of emergency contraception services.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Emergency Contraception Hotline and Website in connecting women with care.
  • To identify barriers women face when seeking emergency contraception.

Main Methods:

  • Two investigators posed as women seeking EC after condom breakage.
  • A total of 200 healthcare providers listed on EC resources were contacted.

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  • The study simulated seeking an appointment or prescription within 72 hours.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 76% of attempts successfully resulted in an appointment or prescription.
    • 14% of attempts failed to connect the caller with EC services.
    • 11% of attempts led to referrals to providers not listed on EC resources.

    Conclusions:

    • Access to emergency contraception is currently constrained, even under optimal conditions.
    • Improved access to clinicians prescribing EC pills is necessary to realize its full potential in reducing unintended pregnancies.
    • Addressing these access barriers is critical for effective reproductive healthcare and abortion reduction.