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[Emergency contraception in France: the user profile]
H Goulard1, N Bajos, N Job-Spira
1Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale U 569, hôpital de Bicêtre, 82, avenue du Général- Leclerc, 94276 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France. goulard@vjf.inserm.fr
Gynecologie, Obstetrique & Fertilite
|September 23, 2003
Summary
Emergency contraception pills (ECP) are known by most women, but few have used them. Increased education on ECP use is vital for all women to reduce unintended pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
- Contraception
Context:
- Emergency contraception pills (ECP) available without prescription in France since 1999.
- Study explores knowledge, attitudes, and usage of ECP among French women.
- National survey conducted via telephone interviews with 397 women aged 18-44.
Purpose:
- To assess the level of knowledge regarding emergency contraception pills (ECP).
- To understand women's attitudes towards ECP.
- To determine the usage patterns of ECP in France.
Summary:
- 71% of women know ECP; 9% have ever used it.
- Knowledge of correct ECP timing (within 72 hours) is low (25%).
- ECP users are younger, single, have more sexual partners, and a higher history of STDs compared to non-users.
Impact:
- ECP users exhibit different contraceptive behaviors, using less effective methods more frequently.
- An estimated 13% of women are potential ECP users annually.
- Increased ECP education and accessibility can potentially lower unintended pregnancy rates.