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Emergency contraception knowledge among nurse practitioner students
Carolyn J Lee1, Kathleen Ahonen, Maria Apling
1College of Nursing, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614-2598, USA. carolyn.lee@utoledo.edu
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|September 26, 2012
Summary
Nurse practitioner students
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Emergency contraception (EC) is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies.
- Assessing knowledge and attitudes among future prescribers is vital for effective EC access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nurse practitioner (NP) students' knowledge of emergency contraception (EC).
- To explore NP students' attitudes towards EC and their potential impact on prescribing willingness.
Main Methods:
- A web-based survey was administered to 467 NP students.
- The survey assessed knowledge and attitudes regarding emergency contraception.
Main Results:
- Students with formal EC education demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores.
- Knowledge gaps were identified in EC mechanisms, indications, and contraindications.
- Younger students, those newer to nursing, and women's health NP students showed better knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Formal EC education positively impacts NP students' knowledge.
- Accurate EC knowledge is essential for NP practice and reducing unintended pregnancies.
- Student attitudes toward EC appear linked to their level of knowledge.
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