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Access to emergency contraception.

V Schiappacasse1, S Diaz

  • 1Research Associates, Chilean Institute of Reproductive Medicine (ICMER), Santiago, Chile. vschiappa@icmer.org

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|July 18, 2006
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Emergency contraception (EC) access has improved globally despite challenges like misinformation and cost. Key facilitators include user/provider acceptance, increased information, and policy changes, leading to wider availability.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Pharmaceutical Access

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) introduction faces significant barriers, including misinformation equating it with abortion and conservative opposition.
  • Obstacles include limited product availability, high costs, insufficient provider knowledge, and mandatory medical prescriptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the barriers and facilitators impacting the introduction and availability of emergency contraception.
  • To document the global progress in EC registration and policy inclusion.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors influencing EC accessibility.
  • Analysis of country-level data on EC product registration and national norm inclusion.

Main Results:

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  • Despite opposition and logistical hurdles, EC availability has increased due to multi-stakeholder efforts.
  • By 2005, 109 countries had registered approximately 50 EC products, with 45 countries incorporating EC into national policies.

Conclusions:

  • User and provider acceptability, information dissemination, and policy advocacy are crucial for enhancing EC access.
  • Continued efforts in product registration, over-the-counter sales, and policy integration are vital for expanding global EC availability.