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Developing culturally relevant educational materials about emergency contraception.

Lisa Colarossi¹, Marissa Billowitz, Vicki Breitbart

¹Planned Parenthood of New York City, New York 10012, USA. lisa.colarossi@ppnyc.org

Journal of Health Communication

|August 3, 2010

Summary

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Many Mexican and Caribbean residents in NYC lack knowledge about emergency contraception (EC). Culturally relevant messaging improved understanding and positive attitudes towards EC, addressing safety concerns and healthcare barriers.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Health Communication
Sociology of Health

Background:

New York City has increasing Mexican and Caribbean populations.
These groups are identified as underserved in reproductive healthcare access.
Existing reproductive health information may not be culturally relevant.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and test culturally relevant messages about emergency contraception (EC).
To address knowledge gaps and concerns regarding EC in specific immigrant communities.
To improve reproductive health communication for underserved populations.

Main Methods:

Conducted exploratory focus groups with Mexican and Caribbean born residents.
Developed and tested messages about emergency contraception in English and Spanish.
Gathered participant feedback on message clarity, relevance, and potential impact.

Main Results:

Significant lack of knowledge was found regarding what emergency contraception is and its mechanism of action.
Participants expressed concerns about the safety of emergency contraception.
Identified healthcare access barriers impacting reproductive health choices.
Positive attitudes towards emergency contraception use emerged after clarifying it is not an abortion pill.

Conclusions:

Culturally tailored communication is essential for improving reproductive health knowledge in immigrant communities.
Addressing safety concerns and healthcare barriers is crucial for promoting emergency contraception uptake.
Effective messaging can demystify emergency contraception and foster positive attitudes.