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[Emergency contraception: user's profile in primary care emergency services]
J C Vergara Cano1, A López-Guerrero Almansa, F López López
1Servicio de Urgencias de Atención Primaria (SUAP) de Usera (Orcasitas). Area 11. Madrid. España.
Atencion Primaria
|October 20, 2004
Summary
Young women frequently use emergency contraception (EC) due to condom failure. Many users have prior EC experience, highlighting a need for improved contraceptive education and access.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Contraception
- Public Health
Background:
- Emergency contraception (EC) is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies.
- Understanding the profile of EC users is essential for targeted public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To profile users of emergency contraception (EC).
- To determine if users perceive EC as an emergency measure.
- To analyze reasons for EC requests and timing.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted over one year (March 2002-March 2003).
- Participants were women requesting EC at primary care emergency services in Madrid.
- Data collected via questionnaire included demographics, contraceptive history, and reasons for EC use.
Main Results:
- 89 women participated, with an average age of 23.7 years.
- Condom failure was the primary reason for EC requests (91%).
- 34.8% of women were previous EC users, with many seeking it within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Conclusions:
- Young women frequently use EC, primarily due to condom failure.
- A significant proportion of users have prior experience with EC.
- Timeliness of EC requests varied by educational background and previous use.