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Emergency contraception: who are the users?

J Fox1, D Weerasinghe, C Marks

  • 1Sexually Transmitted Infections Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Marian Villa, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.

International Journal of STD & AIDS
|May 1, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Women using emergency contraception (EC) were more likely to be students with regular partners. They were less likely to have had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or previous pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sexual Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) is a critical component of reproductive healthcare.
  • Understanding the characteristics of EC users is vital for targeted health interventions.
  • Previous studies have varied in their focus on EC user demographics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the demographic and sexual profiles of women seeking emergency contraception (EC).
  • To identify factors associated with the utilization of EC services.
  • To compare EC users with a control group regarding sexual health indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of data from the Parramatta Sexual Health Clinic (PSHC) database (January 1999 - July 2002).
  • Inclusion of 267 women who received EC and an equal number of age-matched controls.

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  • Application of univariate and logistic regression analyses to determine factors associated with EC use.

    • Main Results:

    • Students and women with regular sexual partners were independently associated with higher EC use.
    • EC users demonstrated significantly lower rates of previous sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and prior pregnancies compared to controls.
    • Key factors associated with EC use included being a student (OR=1.7) and having a regular partner (OR=2.3).

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency contraception users in this cohort presented as a low-risk group for STIs.
    • There is a need for enhanced counseling on safer sex practices among EC users.
    • The findings underscore the importance of accessible EC services within sexual health settings.