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  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) is vital for preventing unintended pregnancies.
  • Adolescents may face unique barriers to accessing and understanding EC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess EC knowledge, usage patterns, and perceptions among adolescent patients.
  • To identify barriers to EC access and utilization in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to female patients aged 14-21 at a Pediatric and Gynecology Clinic.
  • The survey explored awareness, personal use, acquisition methods, and knowledge of EC regulations.

Main Results:

  • 80.2% of respondents had heard of oral EC pills; 25.6% of sexually active adolescents reported personal use.
  • Older adolescents (≥18) showed higher awareness and personal use of EC.
  • Significant misunderstandings persisted regarding EC's over-the-counter availability and lack of need for parental consent.

Conclusions:

  • While awareness of EC is present among adolescents, actual usage remains low.
  • Misconceptions about EC availability, safety, and procurement are common, hindering utilization.
  • Targeted education on EC's availability, safety, and mechanism of action can improve adolescent uptake.