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Emergency contraception: knowledge and perceptions in a university population.

Patricia O Corbett1, Cameron P Mitchell, Julie Smith Taylor

  • 1University of North Carolina Wilmington, Surf City, North Carolina, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

University students recognize unintended pregnancy as a problem and view emergency contraception (EC) as a viable option. However, many confuse EC with the abortion pill, highlighting a need for better education and accessible prescriptions.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Unintended pregnancy remains a significant public health concern among young adults.
  • Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding emergency contraception (EC) is crucial for effective reproductive health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess university students' (aged 18-21) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors concerning emergency contraception (EC).
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to EC use among young adults.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous questionnaire and demographic survey administered to 97 university students.
  • Questions covered EC knowledge, attitudes, perceived worthiness, objections, information sources, and personal risk perception.

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Main Results:

  • Most students viewed unintended pregnancy as a major problem and EC as a worthy option.
  • Significant confusion exists between EC and RU-486 (abortion pill), with 49.5% equating them.
  • Having an advanced prescription for EC was associated with a higher likelihood of use; 100% of women less likely to use EC cited embarrassment or judgment when asking for it.
  • Only 34% of women with recent gynecological exams had discussed EC with their provider.

Conclusions:

  • Educational interventions are needed to clarify the distinction between EC and abortion methods.
  • Providing advanced prescriptions for EC can increase its utilization among women.
  • Healthcare providers, including advanced practice nurses, should proactively discuss EC in preventive health counseling for both men and women.