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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Family Planning
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) is effective in reducing pregnancy risk post-unprotected sex.
  • Understanding EC utilization among women seeking pregnancy testing is crucial for reproductive health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of women seeking pregnancy testing who could benefit from EC.
  • To identify factors influencing requests for EC when indicated among this population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of women at an inner-city family planning clinic (January 2011–June 2012).
  • Participants sought either pregnancy testing or EC.
  • Data collected on EC use, unprotected sex episodes, and EC request behavior.

Main Results:

  • 27% of respondents sought EC; 73% sought pregnancy testing.
  • 39% of women seeking pregnancy testing were candidates for same-day EC.
  • Factors associated with lower EC requests included never having used EC and multiple recent unprotected sex acts; single women were more likely to request EC.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of women seeking pregnancy testing may benefit from EC.
  • Targeted counseling on EC options is essential for women seeking pregnancy testing who do not desire pregnancy.
  • Addressing barriers to EC requests is vital for maximizing its public health impact.