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Published on: November 9, 2016
Implementation of emergency contraception in vending machines at U.S. colleges and universities
Marci Messerle Forbes1, Nicola Brogan2, Alison Edelman1
1Department of OB/GYN, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Abstract:
Objective: Access to emergency contraception on college campuses can help prevent unintended pregnancies and support student retention and success. The purpose of this project is to better understand the funding, approval states, implementation and sustainability of emergency contraception vending machines (ECVM). Participants: We surveyed fifty people from colleges and universities across the United States with a 39 question online survey. Methods: We described costs, characteristics, implementation and ongoing maintenance of ECVM. Results: Expenses to both the institutions and the students receiving emergency contraception (EC) were modest overall and there were minimal issues with establishing and maintaining the ECVM. Conclusion: Ongoing support to colleges and universities to establish vending machines to improve EC access to their students is worthwhile.
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